At a town hall meeting in Robinsville, NJ, Governor Christie, a self-proclaimed "Bruce Springsteen fanatic," quoted another classic rock group:

"This is not about teachers... my argument is not with the teachers of New Jersey. My argument is with the Union... who collects $730 a year in mandatory dues. And if you don't want to join the Union, here's your option. You can be out. You pay 85% of that $730 to be out of the Union.

It's like the Hotel California, you know. You can check in any time you like, but you can never leave."

(laughter)

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