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Sidd Finch of Winthrop, ME
Oct 8, 2008 11:28 AM
Glad to see somebody gets it Billy. You even got Anti name calling. :-)report abuse
Mark Turek of Randolph, ME
Oct 8, 2008 6:57 AM
brcuda should either become more informed about the inappropriate accounting practices actually being used at his/her MSEA-SEIU, or stop telling blatant lies. There is absolutely nothing fair or accurate in the fee determination process, and the so-called "fair share" fee does include some inappropriate expenses from political and other non-germane activities.

It's only a matter of time before they get nailed for it...and I hope this case before our U.S. Supreme Court will be the first of several nails applied.report abuse
Billy Fiske of Updateyouraccountagain, ME
Oct 7, 2008 9:55 PM
"Paying into political programs is 100% voluntary. You CAN pay dues ad not support politics. You can say otherwise, but it's a lie."

You cannot pay membership dues into MSEA without having a portion of you money spent in political programs.report abuse
Billy Fiske of Updateyouraccountagain, ME
Oct 7, 2008 9:46 PM
"Paying into political programs is 100% voluntary. You CAN pay dues ad not support politics. You can say otherwise, but it's a lie.

Lacking an argument of substance, you're now clinging to something that's blatantly wrong. If you want to look that stupid i can't stop you, but i need not lower myself further by playing along. i shall leave you to it."

Sorry, I wouldn't want you to come down from your lofty perch. To bad you are leaving. I was waiting to learn how one participates in MSEA without having a portion of my money used for political purposes and contributions.report abuse

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