Governor Brad Little's Facebook post today is so out of touch and disgusting. Commenting that maybe you were ready for "a career change anyway" is so wrong after what he has done to small businesses.
Here was his full post today:
"The global pandemic has rattled the workforce, creating changes in how we work, what employers need, and for some, the realization that a career change was needed anyway. Whether you’re 15 or 55 or any age in between, the retooled Next Steps Idaho web site is a resource for you as you plan for your future. Check it out!"
Here is my response to him:
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Too bad you ignored the years of planning that went into the Idaho Emergency Operations Plan that dictated specifically in such an event that Idaho recognize small businesses as the backbone of our state and should do everything in their power to stay open at all costs.
http://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Portals/0/EmergencyManagement/2015_IDEOP.pdf
Page 292 (since you probably haven't read much of it)
"The private sector plays a primary role in state and local response by sustaining its capability to ensure the orderly functioning of the economy and delivery of essential services in the face of catastrophic events. In a market economy, the private sector is responsible for assuring the orderly flow of goods and services. The orderly functioning of the national economy is the foundation for stability, public safety and confidence. In addition, disruption of services provided by private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructures during a disaster or emergency could hamper Idaho’s overall ability to respond and recover. During such events, certain critical infrastructures and key resources are essential to the ability of state, local, and tribal governments to act to save lives, maintain public safety, minimize physical and cascading damage, and reduce economic and psychological impact. Moreover, in the present threat environment, the private sector generally remains the front line for securing, defending, mitigating damage, and implementing recovery efforts for its own facilities.
The private sector constitutes approximately 80% of the economy. Considering and engaging the private sector in all stages of planning and implementation is critical for the success of this IDEOP. In addition, business is in the unique position of understanding both the immediate and subsequent impact during and after an incident to supply chains, and the massive re-leveraging of resources and assets needed to recover, stabilize, restore confidence in, and reconstitute parts of the economy."
You might have to Google "market economy" as I don't see it defined here. Also, Google, "command economy," you know . . .where the government decides who is 'essential.' Stalin thought it was a great idea. You'd probably really like him.
Anyway...good luck with that recovering Idaho thing. Thanks governor!
If you are ready to see Governor Little impeached for his crimes against Idahoans, their churches, and their businesses in Idaho, share the petition again with your friends! When we reach 10,000 signatures I will deliver a copy to every legislator in the state.