[clamper1797]

You really have a problem with reading comprehension don't you ???

One more time ... Unemployment Insurance is just that ... an insurance policy that the employer pays into as part of an employees SALARY package. Taking UI is like collecting on an insurance policy. The government DOES NOT pay it. UI used to have a TWO YEAR longevity. It was shortened by previous administations to 6 months (mostly by Klintoon)because the job market was in boom times. The job market is now IN THE TANK and people need that extra INSURANCE money to find a job in a depressed market. Drawing unemployment insurance is no more unethical than you collecting on YOUR retirement fund.

[clamper1797]

I'm glad I'm self employed actually. I chose that knowing the implications

Then why are YOU complaining that you don't get UI.

[Republic of Texas]

These extensions are government mandated, and paid for by the government. The "insurance" premiums were set up expecting 13 week payout periods, when the payouts are extended, the premiums don't cover it. The government does.