[I_Like_Spam]

Paying people to volunteer makes it just a job.

Nothing wrong with working a job, mind you. But that’s just what it is.

Glorying these new jobs as “volunteer opportunities” is just spin.

The real questions are whether or not (1)these new jobs are the business of the federal government in the first place and (2) if so, are the taxpayers going to get a good value for the billions being put out for the work?

The answer to (1) is no and to (2) is hell no. Afterall, if the people would already be hired and on the payroll if the work was needed.

[Freedom56v2]

Paying people to volunteer makes it just a job.

Nothing wrong with working a job, mind you. But that’s just what it is.

Glorying these new jobs as “volunteer opportunities” is just spin.

The real questions are whether or not (1)these new jobs are the business of the federal government in the first place and (2) if so, are the taxpayers going to get a good value for the billions being put out for the work?

The answer to (1) is no and to (2) is hell no. Afterall, if the people would already be hired and on the payroll if the work was needed.

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Well, I agree, if there is pay involved, then we are talking about jobs. However, I think there is more here than just jobs...I have no problem with jobs, but they don’t need to be government-sponsored. For years communities and universities have had service jobs.

If you go read the bills (which have been linked to in previous FR posts) these “volunteer opportunities seem to also be opportunities for indoctrination. Also, they are not jobs if they become mandatory...another issue explored in the bill.