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In reply to the discussion: TRUMP STATES IN CRISIS! [View all]ladym55
(2,577 posts)The legislature is gerrymandered and stupid. (Think Gym Jordan.) The point of all legislation is to make the very wealthy wealthier (it's good for bidness, don't ya know) and to be as cruel as possible to the poor. Right now the legislators are happily making it harder for families to access SNAP benefits. So, you have decent car to get you to the job we demand you have??? No SNAP for YOU!!! So you worked hard and saved a little money? No SNAP for you.
In education--funnel public funds to private schools and charters.
The legislature is even trying to block municipal broadband, which has been a huge success in REPUBLICAN suburban communities.
And then there is the constant attack on reproductive health and on the LGBTQ community.
Golly, and Ohio wonders why SO many young residents are leaving. ...