Originally Posted By tiggertoo <<I don't get why Republicans, when allegedly trying to save money, try to squeeze it from the people who have the least of it.>> Because it has nothing to do with economics. It's merely politics. In a blind and ill-educated society (partisanship is squarely to blame for both in this case), political power derives from the extreme concentration of wealth. The fewer power brokers available, the fewer entities politicians have to woo in order to obtain electioneering funds. Democracy can be an excellent remedy to this dilemma; however, as long as Americans continue to view partisan affiliations more akin to irrational religious dogma rather than practical policy options, then we continue to see politicians attempt to concentrate wealth further.
Originally Posted By tiggertoo <<“I’m sure some will support this and some won’t,” he said. “Some will see this as a step back toward child labor. It’s not.”>> That's right, because we know that when given an option, capitalist will always opt of more costly labor as opposed to less costly labor. History teaches us this. Doesn't it? *sarcasm off*
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Even if they repeal these laws, I don't know if the GOP will get what they want. I can't even get my kids to clean their rooms, let alone put in 16 hours in a factory.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo IF it meant you could eat, the kids would do it rather than go to school. Pretty much guaranteed.
Originally Posted By hopemax Well, this would allow states to go back to the good ol' days. You know, when most boys only finished 8th grade before going off to work. And the girls maybe made it through 10th. Finishing high school, was only for the elite. Think about all the education dollars that could be saved.
Originally Posted By dshyates Hey, let's throw in the teen pregnancy bubble on the horizon with the GOP cutting funds for Planned Parenthood, redifing rape, and pushing abstinence only sex ed.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 And making abortion all but impossible to get in huge swaths of the country. So... lots more unwanted babies born into poverty. Cheap labor-palooza!
Originally Posted By Labuda "You know, when most boys only finished 8th grade before going off to work. And the girls maybe made it through 10th. Finishing high school, was only for the elite." Wow, you're an optimist! Whereas Granddad Labuda graduated high school, Grandma Labuda and her siblings all dropped out to work by 5th grade at the latest.
