July 08
On my way in this morning, I ran into a few guys hanging out near this banner on the corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade. They’re protesting GE Johnson, who, they say, have been laying off union men in favor of hiring illegals.
Now, this situation is bound to create some liberal cognitive dissonance. Do we side, like good progressives, with the union guys, who were no doubt unfairly laid off so that GE Johnson could employ cheaper workers? Or do we take up the cause of the illegal workers, who have come to America in search of better lives and who, according to the Big American Dream, be able to find opportunities just like the ancestors of the union guys? I can’t say. All that I know is that one of the union guys protesting GE Johnson is apparently a pair of disembodied feet. Spooky!
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There’s another sign like this on Colorado Ave in front of the Goodwill. And I’ve seen this one as well. They both have the same web address at the bottom. I’ve been wondering about it for awhile now. What’s the REAL story behind the banners and people standing out in the heat all day?
Maybe I’ll go check out their website and see if it’s all “anti-immigrant” or if that’s just a small part of the issue. Hmmmm……….anybody else check it out?