[philetus]

about 11,000 aircraft workers in Wichita
1,200 workers go in May
June and July, furloughing 6,000 more of the 8,000 still on the payroll

Thats 18,200 people.

You really believe their all guilty of "lack of planning and greedy shopping mall exploits"?

[annyokie]

Of course not! I am not going to be painted as black heart here.

[The Red Zone]

Well, 9/11 sure put a big, sudden dent in that sector of the economy. And the 'Rat-controlled (Mineta) ham handed implementation of Federal security measures that followed didn't help.

[RAT Patrol]

Thats 18,200 people.

So, what do you propose we do for that many people? Keep in mind this is just one city. They have already received unemployment benefits. Unless the economy turns around, they will be right back in the same boat at the end of any unemployment benefit extension. Should we just pay them indefinitely until the economy turns around? Won't that likely delay the economic recovery and perpetuate the problem? How many MORE people will be laid-off while we delay the recovery?

Tragedy happens. They need to sell their stuff and move if that's what it takes. There are real tear-jerker stories out there I'm sure. This ain't it.