It Is All About Jobs

The Economy

During the recent Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend I was fortunate enough to discuss the job/employment situation right here in Middle Georgia. I know two men, much younger than I, who are in the labor force in organizations that are engaged in manufacturing items used in the home construction industry.

These two young men are both employed in the maintenance side of these manufacturing organizations. They are fully employed because the owners of these firms have determined that when the orders are low it is a great time to rebuild, conduct major improvements and repair the production equipment.

They both quickly shared with me that the individuals who are in the production of items for the home construction industry are not even getting enough hours to provide an appropriate Christmas for their respective families. To that end, the Hunters at these organizations are providing their peers with plenty of venison so that they have protein to consume. I was impressed with the attitudes of these two young men who were clearly showing concern for their fellow employees by providing assistance.

Which leads me to ask the question:

• When will the economy improve enough so that home construction will actually rebound?
• When will the government/media be honest with the citizens of this great country to actually admit/report that we are not as well off as they would like up to believe?
• What other segments of the economy are experiencing difficult times?

We have all heard about the large staff of individuals that our New First Lady has employed to allow her to function in her New Role.

We have all heard about the plethora of Czars that our New President has surrounded himself with to help him cope with these trying times. From what I have heard, each of these Czars is being rewarded with generous pay packages.

Yet we have all been told or heard that times are difficult and that we need to share the wealth. The proposals that generate great interest for me are those that indicate that we need to increase the taxes on the Rich.

I have never met a poor citizen who employed others to produce a product. What I do know is that organizations, i. e. small business organizations employ a large number of people. It appears to me that if we burden the small business organizations, those who hire the most people, with high taxes; that we will indeed stifle any anticipated recovery.

This all sounds simple enough to me. I do not understand why those in Leadership roles can not comprehend this important economic fact of life. Maybe they will learn by experience. Once we tax the individuals who generate employment to the point they are out of business, just maybe these self-centered leaders see the light. It is my hope and prayer that this happens very quick rather than later.

In the end, please read the headline on this Blog.

"It Is All About Jobs"

Once our society has them (jobs) the economy will improve. Thank You!!!