Republicans want to throw COVID-19 victims to the wolves

By SJ Otto

People are about to run out of money (unemployment) and the Republicans want to cut that off. Supposedly continuing this money discourages people from working, they say. For many people there is no place to work. Most people want to work, but with the coronavirus keeping people from many jobs, such as working in bars, restaurants and a few other public places, there are fewer jobs available for people to take. The Democrats are seeking to extend the $600 assistance into next year, arguing it is necessary to help people who have lost their jobs. The Republicans want that reduced to $200. Two hundred in this economy is like nothing. It will do nothing to keep people afloat. Many people can’t pay their rent. Even with a job it will take many people time to catch up with their expenses and many people can’t pay their rent. Pulling that money out now is like pulling the rug out from under people.

Once again we see the cold-blooded and cold-hearted attitude that Republicans have towards working people. They simply don’t care if working people can make it or not in this time where the coronavirus has damaged both people’s health and the health of the economy. Trump and his ilk don’t care about the welfare of the people. They just care about themselves and their $millionaire and $billionaire buddies.  

We used to have coins for the very poor. This money had little real value in its time. Today it would have none, accept that these coins are now rare and valuable.