Something More Than Free

Does a song and its lyrics hit home and make you think?

Something More Than Free, by Jason Isbell is one of those songs.

“I don’t think on why I’m here, where it hurts, I’m just lucky to have the work.”

“I thank God for the work.”

Are you thankful for the crews who work in the hot blazing sun, in the rain and in

the winter to fix our roads, streets, and bridges; and plow the snow and keep the

roads safe?

Are you thankful for the $550 billion over fiscal years 2022-2026 from the

Infrastructure Act that will provide jobs to build mass transit, water infrastructure,

broad band and other critical services?

Are you thankful for the farmers—small and large—who grow our crops, fruits

and vegetables, and the food that we all need to grow and thrive?

Are you thankful for the millions of workers who work on the farms, including the

dairy farms, that are so crucial to our wellbeing and economy? As I drive in

Wisconsin in the rural areas, I am in awe of the beauty that is everywhere. I say a

prayer of thanks to everyone who makes this possible.

Are you thankful for doctors, nurses, and other staff who work with us when we

are ill and encourage us to stay healthy?

Are you thankful for the Affordable Care Act? From the HHS website: 45 million

people are now covered and “the data shows how profoundly it has shaped what

healthcare looks like for so many Americans.”

Are you thankful for Social Security? As of September 2023, 67 million, one in five,

people, are covered.

Are you thankful for Medicare? As of March 2023, 65,748,297 are enrolled in

Medicare.

As the new school year approaches, are you thankful for the teachers and staff as

they meet the diverse skills needed by our students and young people.

 

Are you thankful you live in the USA? When I was kid many, many years ago, we

sang, This Land is Your Land, America the Beautiful, and others.

Are you thankful for the millions of Veterans who have fought in the Wars?

Are you thankful for everyone who works at the polls during the elections?

As we are fully aware, Project 2025 and Agenda 47 will eliminate many of these

programs that have been in place for many years and have worked for millions

and millions of people.

Please vote on November 5th , our very form of government depends on you.

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