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jls4561

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1. Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:30 PM

Mar 2020

When my local bookstore shut down, I ordered from Powell's. There was a notice telling me to expect delays. OK, keep your workers safe - I understand. My books will arrive when they arrive. I can always re-read. However, I am glad for the workers who get to keep their jobs and benefits.

But what I don't understand is this - why is it necessary to keep gun stores open (I'm assuming law enforcement is able to get the supplies that are needed) but bookstores are not considered an "essential service"? They are to me.

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Indie bookstore Powell's Books rehires more than 100 employees as online orders soar [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 OP

Happy Happy Joy Joy! jls4561 Mar 2020 #1

I am delighted for the workers and Powell's. Jirel Mar 2020 #2

They're one impressive book store. sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 #3

So happy I had heard they were headed marlakay Mar 2020 #4

Powell's is a treasure. Haggis for Breakfast Mar 2020 #5