The Thriller
Well-Known Member
@fishonjazz But isn't that the role of government for times like these? We shouldn't have to choose between economic prosperity and public health. Right now the issue is the pandemic. The government can and should step in to keep the economy afloat as much as possible. Otherwise, what's the point of this stimulus/bailout/whatever you want to call it worth trillions?
Other countries have figured this out. Why can't we?
If our safety net is so poor, lets fix it.
But ignoring these issues and telling people, "aw shucks. Make sacrifices, death is necessary to keep up the stock market. Get back to work." seems:
a) Defeatist
b) Extremely short-sighted
Other countries have figured this out. Why can't we?
If our safety net is so poor, lets fix it.
But ignoring these issues and telling people, "aw shucks. Make sacrifices, death is necessary to keep up the stock market. Get back to work." seems:
a) Defeatist
b) Extremely short-sighted