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9. Nope.......

Reply to CatWoman (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 28, 2013, 12:32 PM

Nov 2013

You do not get to determine that. I bet you want a government panel to determine these "essential" businesses. I doubt you realize how hard it would be. Have not thought 10 minutes about it.

Wow, maybe let the business decide. And the people who work for them can decide if they want to work there based on their holiday schedule.

LOL, you using the internet today means your internet provider is working. Are these post essential??

Get it now??

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Tony Rohr has been reinstated :) [View all] CatWoman Nov 2013 OP

Well, most people who refuse to work when required would be fired. I know I would. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #1

I'm not about to argue the merits of "required to work" with you CatWoman Nov 2013 #2

Many people have to work today..... Logical Nov 2013 #5

When I was in the Army, I had to work several holidays CatWoman Nov 2013 #6

Nope....... Logical Nov 2013 #9

I'm going for a walk CatWoman Nov 2013 #11

Enjoy your walk, Happy Thanksgiving! n-t Logical Nov 2013 #12

Nice right wing TPs MattBaggins Nov 2013 #26

Name one thing I said wrong that is incorrect. Sometimes us liberals are over the top. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #28

I worked for an oil company when I was younger..and they had to operate in the winter angstlessk Nov 2013 #16

Thanks! Nice information. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #17

I don't disagree that there are "essential" functions that must continue even on a holiday.... Swede Atlanta Nov 2013 #31

very good and thoughtful post, Swede CatWoman Nov 2013 #34

I find your attitude not very logical. Just because there are people working essential jobs doesnt rhett o rick Nov 2013 #18

It is funny, you get to define "essential jobs". I can see it now.... Logical Nov 2013 #20

I am only suggesting that we have some empathy. An essential element missing from conservative rhett o rick Nov 2013 #22

I do, but it is a tough call to make. Can people refuse to work when asked? n-t Logical Nov 2013 #23

Outside of medical fields they should MattBaggins Nov 2013 #25

So gas stations? Subways? Taxis? Seriously? Have you spent 5 minutes thinking about this? n-t Logical Nov 2013 #29

And your point is what? nm rhett o rick Nov 2013 #15

Is that you Scott Walker? DemocraticWing Nov 2013 #19

Scott Walker would be fired if he refused to work???? n-t Logical Nov 2013 #21

WELL CatWoman Nov 2013 #24

Yes, but this was a boss that refused to make his low-paid employees work on a holiday left is right Nov 2013 #27

The manager understood this risk. Gormy Cuss Nov 2013 #30

You've obviously never had to work holidays LittleGirl Nov 2013 #32

Yes many. As an IT guy. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #33

funny you mention that LittleGirl Nov 2013 #35

lol CatWoman Nov 2013 #36

No, you have had a much harder life than me. I understand you being so upset. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #37

He should tell them to shove it. femmocrat Nov 2013 #3

He said this a.m. that he's been off of work for 2 weeks Greybnk48 Nov 2013 #8

I wouldn't fault him for not going back.... CatWoman Nov 2013 #10

Good irisblue Nov 2013 #4

No word yet on whether he accepted the offer. WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #7

They caved! Cha Nov 2013 #13

Thank You Internet(s) & Social Media/Ed Schultz otohara Nov 2013 #14