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Re:Coronavirus pandemic takes hold, we are making decisions ... by reilly3000 on Wednesday March 18, 2020 @12:41AM (#22613699)
I think the economic damage will be so remarkable that nobody will go hungry. We are seeing unprecedented pro-social behavior and legislation. Social safety nets are born out of crises.
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Re:Coronavirus pandemic takes hold, we are making decisions ... by nostromo on Wednesday March 18, 2020 @03:05AM (#22614321)
I see panic hoarding and empty grocery stores and laid off people worried about rent. And it’s been two weeks.
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Re:Coronavirus pandemic takes hold, we are making decisions ... by cvlasdkv on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @03:47PM (#22678227)
Forcing the government to act as our economic and political structure reveals itself inadequate in the face of a national crisis _is_ what will spur legislation. Hopefully smart forward-thinking legislation.
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