[Molten]

The problem is that most schools have very limited funds. To give one man a raise would either cost school equipment or other teachers. Either of which would hurt the students. The reason it is in debate is because the educator probably requested the higher salary. If everyone decided to raise money to increase his pay, there wouldn't be a debate. The same thing happens every time a legislator asks for a raise or anyone for that matter. If I went to work and asked for a raise, my boss would either debate it with me or fire me. Why should it be different for teachers or actors? The difference between the teachers and me is that they are being paid by tax dollars which make everyone feel that it has an impact on them. For the actors, the difference is that the person they are asking for a raise is rich. Of course teachers should get paid as well as movie stars. But unfortunately they won't.