Hi, Work Farce

Ever think of entering a "high jump" competition?  You've jumped to the conclusion that I am a "former hippie."  Nope never was a hippie.  I could hardly hold what you call "anti-worker attitudes" not after five years as a grocery store cashier, with (very modest) union pension to prove it.  I empathize with "the workers" I toiled with more than you could know.

Never had an "easy" middle-class life, although it WAS middle-class, thanks to my own sweat. Anybody who has operated a business for 20 years can tell you how sweaty it gets.  "Businesses go bankrupt every day"--mine came close.  My wife's as well.  

I suspect there are plenty of working-class refugees, too.  No matter. When you are reduced to  nothing...you have nothing.  Been there, too.  In 2001, all my tangible possessions were crammed into a Honda Accord Hatchback.  I was starting again, age 55.  

So, yeah: I support refugees and immigrants. Maybe cuz they're starting again, too.  Your turn.