Have you heard the commentators on the economy speaking about a "jobless recovery" from the global downturn? While there have been encouraging signs that the markets are stabilizing and the threat of a worldwide economic crash are abating, it doesn't mean that people who are unemployed will go back to work.Hey, I'm not an economist, but how did The Economy ( I capitalize intentionally) become an entity that can exist without benefitting people? Wasn't that part of the problem that got us into this mess in the first place? Instead of being a measure of prosperity generated by those who created goods and services, the economy became this bizarre creature which was built in a laboratory by those who could give the impression of wealth on computer screens. Many of the culprits who orchestrated the downfall produced nothing and may never be held accountable.
The biblical prophets warned repeatedly about those who live in comfort while others suffer. Listeners are reminded that God is not impressed by those who turn away from the destitute. They decry idols which are substitutes for the one true God who desires justice.
We know that there are hundreds of thousands of Canadians and millions of Americans who just want a job so they can provide for their families.
A "jobless recovery" seems like a false recovery to me.
Agreed...human health and dignity are at risk for so many who truly want to work, care for their family, and even contribute to bigger causes, but are unable due to unemployment
ReplyDeleteYour large E Economy is an interesting concept. I had never thought of the economy, in and of itself, but only as a sum of its parts, but you're right.It (with a capital I) got bigger than itself, and history shows scary things happen when things, or people get bigger than themselves.