I agree with you. A one day shutdown mostly hurts the businesses shutting down, their employees, and their customers. It isn’t practical and wouldn’t have the effect that’s imagined. For example, there are about 12 fast food places within a three mile radius of where I live, all owned and operated by private citizens. Five of them are newcomers to Canada in the last 5-15 years and barely speak english. They would NEVER agree to join an anti-government protest and close for one day. They’d be gleeful if the other seven shut down for the day as they’d pick up some portion of their sales. The staff at most small businesses tend to be minimum wage employees who are struggling to pay their bills. A day off without pay is a true hardship for them.
I agree with you. A one day shutdown mostly hurts the businesses shutting down, their employees, and their customers. It isn’t practical and wouldn’t have the effect that’s imagined. For example, there are about 12 fast food places within a three mile radius of where I live, all owned and operated by private citizens. Five of them are newcomers to Canada in the last 5-15 years and barely speak english. They would NEVER agree to join an anti-government protest and close for one day. They’d be gleeful if the other seven shut down for the day as they’d pick up some portion of their sales. The staff at most small businesses tend to be minimum wage employees who are struggling to pay their bills. A day off without pay is a true hardship for them.
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During the Bush era, the Mexicans in my hometown had “A Day Without A Mexican” in order to show how important it was to keep open borders. I’m thinking it was a nationwide protest, but really can’t remember.
The day came and sure enough, many Mexican businesses closed, including our favorite restaurant, and many Mexicans did not go to work or school.
It was really nice! Less traffic and plenty of other places to eat or shop. We have NOT returned to what was our favorite Mexican restaurant which had delicious and authentic food - if they choose to support anarchy, they don’t need our business.
Just saying…I don’t think a day not working or conducting business would accomplish anything. I’d bet libs would enjoy watching us cut our noses off to spite our faces.
Or maybe my experience is not relevant at all.
KC