Alternative Teacher Licensure

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/01/13/minn-house-takes-up-alternative-teacher-licensure/

In response to this article I am rather split thinking about the Alternative Teacher Licensure.  I can understand why students and current teachers who are in the field can be upset about this issue.  I am currently taking courses at a University to become a Special Education Teacher and I wouldn't want someone who hasn't fulfilled the material I have to take a job before me since I would assume that they would be paid less which isn't fair to me.  I pay lots of money to take these courses to be licensed and then someone in  mid career profession can just come in and take my job.  I know that the flip side of this is that districts and areas of the need for teachers can't control how many are enrolling in the field or are currently looking for jobs.  It could definitely be a better option for some schools that currently do not have enough staff.  It's better to have something than nothing at all.  I would have to do much more research in both areas before I would make any conclusion on the topic.