RE: X5 Unrelated, but Good Information in Times of Need

crystalworks · #11 04-25-2020, 10:10 AM

Here is some information coming out of Congress regarding a plan going forward. Much of it is what we were assuming was necessary a few posts up. But at least it's in writing and something that is moving forward.

https://problemsolverscaucus-gotthei...work-checklist

I got this in the email blast that goes out from Will Hurd who is our Congressional district representative. He's a Republican that I think does a pretty good job at being factual in his decision making. He was also on the panel that was questioning witnesses during the investigation into Trump's issues with the Ukraine. He almost lost his seat to a Democrat I went to school with whom I also respect. That was a tough vote.

^Anyway, the point of the above is to say no matter who you support, being on an elected official's email list can give valuable information. I'm on Cornyn's and Abbott's as well, but I have far less faith and support in them.

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If 2% dying is OK. What percent dying is not? And are you OK if someone you care deeply about is in that 2%?

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If unemployment and the stimulus payments are not enough to get by then one should look for work in an essential category. There are jobs available at many places such as Amazon that are swamped with orders, business that have benefitted from the pandemic. Or smaller businesses that are deemed essential that need staff as some workers have chosen not to take the risk.

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No, I am not looking at it from the perspective of the unemployed or the economy.

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I am very capable of empathy and am very concerned about what this does to normal life and damage to families that nothing fixes. I am also well aware it's not a perfect world...

Please play nice.

When you say things like the above, you call into question that last statement. Especially since we were unfortunate to have one member who DID have someone die very recently.

As for playing nice (again read your statements above)... I am one of the most patient and reasonable people you could meet. I'm sure OB and EOD are wondering why I am wasting my time replying to you at such length and fairly even tempered manner. I enjoy back and forth discussion with people of all beliefs, given they are willing to listen.