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I have never seriously sought Unemployment Compensation. A brief look at what is required to qualify  shows that one must have a very narrow set of conditions before you even qualify.

Being out of work for a YEAR, has been a wake up call. Hearing about those that have "given up" on the job hunt made me mad, until I too went through the process of filling out the forms, adjusting the resume,  and often hearing nothing back, nothing! Not we don't need you, not thanks for applying,  just nothing.

it was worse when I got an interview. As soon as it is seen that I am 52, the interviewers, usually under 35, get kinda of nervous, I know too much about the work? They can't relate to a Geezer as a co worker?

I persevere, but am discouraged. If it weren't for tiny bits of work I get as an independent, I would not have the money to ride transit to find work. I understand those that have lost hope. they are not Lazy, they are just defeated. If it were not for the kindness of my Friends to let me barter my housing, I would not have a place to stay

Over the last 30 years we have watched while Big Corporate interests have sent our jobs overseas, and we don't count as "jobless" those that do file for unemployment. 10 percent? I imagine the true number is much bigger.

Finally Our hope is to do business with each other, not with the global Corporate system. Pay more for what quality, and buy it from your neighbors. Instead of more of everything at the cheapest price, find out what is made here, and buy that instead.

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DAP, your comments are revealing. those on unemployment should have a fast track to getting work, but the way thesystem works basically encourages them to fill out the forms and wait. If they seem not to be activly looking for work, it may be becasue of what they have had as results, See my posting for details

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The police services of this country need sub-lethal methods, and something less damaging than a club to the skull. I have been tasered, voluntarily, to understand the effect. Yea it hurts, bad,  is debilitating, and may be harmful to some persons. But giving the officer a chance to do something less than using his sidearm, or to close in and grappel, increases his and the suspects safety. Abusive persons must be kept from entering Police departments. It is person using the technology, not the tool itself that is abusive. Keep our officers options open.

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