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This is a well worn and often used axiom I go from my parents, you can want in one hand and take a crap in the other and see which one gets full first.

You and others may think it a very simple thing to get those on Welfare to “just go pick fruit” to earn your money. This is not a viable solution, if you did any research you would find that this type of labor is seasonal and migratory. And it is damned hard to do, no matter what simplistic I don’t care logic you may want to utilize, facts are funny things. I would ask if the role were to be put upon you, how would YOU respond. Could I expect then to see you and your family out in the fields 10-14 hours a day picking strawberries for the same pay because someone thinks you should?

Answer that one truthfully and not with the pat “I have a job” more typical of my fellow Freepers who want their own quick fix. More logical is a guest workers program which allows for migrant labor to take this on, it is after all a diminishing need as automation on the farm is rapidly negating many of the jobs. For smaller farmers dependent on this labor pool what do you suggest in your infinite wisdom they do, pick it themselves or sell out to a mega conglomerate for integration?

Try doing it yourself and then honestly looking at the issue and answering using information not emotions, something I expect from a Democrat but not a well informed Conservative.

Fire away, but remember no slogans or rants, provide the method you prescribe to “force” people to follow your leadership, the crown is on your head metaphorically so let’s hear your ideas.

I dare you to respond intelligently under these rules.