Intel and Government Screwing the People

It's been a long time since companies gave a rat's ass about their employees. So this is just more of the same - Intel is shoving 800 people out of work in Colorado Springs - no doubt to make more money paying people less in Taiwan.

Shame on them.

And they want the government to help.

The federal help would have included up to $1,250 for travel as part of a
job search, $1,250 in moving expenses and up to two years in pay if workers are
enrolled in a retraining program as well as employment counseling and workshops
on résumé writing and interviewing.

Shame on them again.

The government turned down Intel's request. There are good reasons for such a denial; however, we, as a society, benefit from an educated and productive work force. Those of you who don't believe our government should be bailing out laid-off workers have a point. Still, most people would agree that our community will not continue to grow with over 800 unemployed citizens hanging around. Or leaving for greener pastures.

Foreclosed homes, less business, and fewer tax revenues will only hurt this community in the long run. Intel is to blame. But so are we if we don't help make it right.