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Laelth

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11. Thousands? No. It's tens of millions.

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #9)

Tue Mar 24, 2020, 09:14 AM

Mar 2020

It would be absurd to argue that our wise decision to “flatten the curve” isn’t devastating our economy and crippling the economic well-being of, perhaps, half our citizens.

-Laelth

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My son lost his job because of the coronavirus [View all] steve2470 Mar 2020 OP

If unemployment is available have him apply immediately. magicarpet Mar 2020 #1

yes I'll talk to him about that, thanks nt steve2470 Mar 2020 #2

I'm so sorry. Yes, do have him apply for unemployment. GreenPartyVoter Mar 2020 #3

thank you! nt steve2470 Mar 2020 #6

My son, in the wine business, furloughed from a promising career. empedocles Mar 2020 #4

best wishes to you both! nt steve2470 Mar 2020 #8

My best friend's family Ohiogal Mar 2020 #5

so sorry to hear that! nt steve2470 Mar 2020 #7

My son, too, lost his job because of the coronavirus PJMcK Mar 2020 #9

Thousands? No. It's tens of millions. Laelth Mar 2020 #11

My daughter works in a kitchen. Laelth Mar 2020 #10