94°F
weather icon Clear

LETTER: Paying people not to work

Economists were predicting that the April jobs report would show as many as 1 million jobs created. But only a paltry 264,000 were actually created, most of which were in the public sector.

Of course, with the generous enhanced unemployment benefits — up to $300 more a week on top of regular state benefits — this is what happens when you pay people more to stay at home than to work.

The Biden administration has issued strong denials that this is not the reason for the poor job performance. The lack of common sense and the sheer stupidity that this administration possesses continue to amaze me.

THE LATEST
LETTER: A balanced approach on the energy transition

We will never be free of fossil fuels. A balanced approach is needed. Politically doctrinaire positions on both sides won’t help us resolve the current problems.

LETTER: Up, up and away

I contend that the gas produced by the City Council is worse than anything the common folk could ever think of.

LETTER: Jurors have an easy job in Hunter Biden case

The evidence is crystal clear, compelling and truthful — and there are self-incriminating comments made by Hunter himself. It is a slam dunk.

LETTER: On the Oakland A’s

What are we wasting our money on? There are myriad and better places here to use the money we will save.

LETTER: Desalination, yes

But, the only new pipelines needed would be from the desalination plants to the reservoirs or canals.