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The Magistrate

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1. The Best Idea I Have Heard Yet, Ma'am

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2020, 02:42 PM

Apr 2020

Just who are the essential workers in our society is being thrown into clear relief by this crisis.

It is clear income is not matched to utility under our normal arrangements.

People should remember this, whenever someone begins burbling about who deserves what share of the money our economy creates.

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Senate Democrats propose $25,000 hazard-pay plan for essential workers [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 2020 OP

The Best Idea I Have Heard Yet, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2020 #1

Well said, Sir. jorgevlorgan Apr 2020 #13

And telephone outside techs, Power and water people.. Most have to go into peoples homes LiberalArkie Apr 2020 #2

I think it should include all folks still working riversedge Apr 2020 #12

Oh yes, this will be popular with the GOP bucolic_frolic Apr 2020 #3

No mention of USPS workers in the article. nt Progressive Jones Apr 2020 #4

Nurses' aides (PCTs, NAs) must be included as essential workers. OilemFirchen Apr 2020 #5

I'm all for this, Mr.Bill Apr 2020 #6

That's a great idea!! -- nt Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #7

Woohoo... iluvtennis Apr 2020 #8

It is a great idea Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #9

Fat Chance IMO pecosbob Apr 2020 #10

And make the damn billionaires and rich companies who don't pay taxes pay for it. After all, ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #11

It HAS to include us contracted healthcare workers rainbow4321 Apr 2020 #14

This truck driver is all for it DiverDave Apr 2020 #15