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Germanicus-Giaus t1_j0j8abe wrote

Reply to comment by froggythefish in Which Virus Is It This Time? New Yorkers Are Sick of Being Sick. by WVOQuineMegaFan

> with a month long complete lockdown/general strike,

Ehhh, my life is pretty comfortable. I think I'll keep living this way. Have fun on your strike or whatever though

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froggythefish t1_j0j8ktv wrote

You don’t think staying home, skipping work, and chilling out for a month, is comfortable?

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aaron_dos t1_j0j9otl wrote

how would we eat?

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froggythefish t1_j0jaidj wrote

That’s a great question! There are a few answers. Firstly, we could make delivery workers exempt from said lockdown, or only allow people to leave to buy food. Secondly, we could have the government supply food, though of course the government fails to provide food even to the starving, so this is unlikely.

Third, and I think this is the best option, is a little known, quite futuristic technology known as “preservation”. Back in 1810, this neat little thing called “can food” was patented, where essentially, totally normal food is put in a metal container which is then sealed, and boiled to kill any viruses or bacteria. Then, when people need to eat, they open the can, and have perfectly edible food right there! It’s really neat. It’s so high tech, canned food from a ship wreck 100 years old, was still safe to eat!

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aaron_dos t1_j0jbl0n wrote

Thanks for these well thought-out solutions! I especially enjoyed learning about canned foods and how these safety measures could be waived for the delivery drivers :)

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Germanicus-Giaus t1_j0jap0k wrote

I like my job. I would prefer to keep making money and advancing my career. That spent years working to get into this position, I think I'll capitalize on it.

You can enjoy sitting at home, and eating cheetos though. I look forward to seeing your political posts about how life is unfair and you deserve more social benefits.

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froggythefish t1_j0jb2hn wrote

I’m glad you like your job! Unfortunately, most people do not think having their labor stolen from them 5-7 days per week is the best way to spend their time. But I’m glad you’re an exception!

Life is unfair, but not for me. I live perfectly fine. I’d like some basic human rights, like the right to healthcare and food and housing and what not, but despite the US lacking these seemingly basic things, I’m okay, and quite comfortable. Many people however, are not as fortunate.

Edit: also I hate cheetos and I’m insulted by your assumption I enjoy them. They leave too much residue on your hands. Gross.

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