First of all, Ontario teachers work to deliver the curriculum that is set out by the Ministry of Education at Queen's Park.  -These "folks" you speak of are highly educated professionals who are serving the interests of the greater community, not "indoctrinating" children or adolescents.

Whether teachers have "one of the sweetest jobs in Canada" is debatable, when you consider the stress levels involved, the increasing demands from parents, administrators, and the general community, not to mention the hours involved in preparation and marking, which extend far beyond an eight hour day. 

In any case, how "sweet" the job is has NOTHING to do with the current issue regarding the historical legacy of Sir John A. MacDonald. 

I was appalled to read the comments directed at teachers in another Globe article on this topic. Half never even bothered to address the issue at hand, but only railed against "teachers" and "unions". 

One individual suggested that the union should be blown up.  (!)