Mr. Hawks.
It would help your cause if you cited your sources, otherwise we're left to wonder if you might be reciting "your own facts" as well. I mean, no hyperlinks after crucial pieces of "evidence", no reference to studies proving what you're saying is true, and the fact that your income is earned through the success of IOWC's really hurts your credibility my friend. I'm not saying you're wrong, admittedly I have only done minimal research on the topic, but I am saying you need to prove what you're saying is true to convince anyone with half a brain that you're not spewing propaganda to protect an industry which directly effects your lively-hood. Cheers.
This article says "the company suggests that Rose Acre provides a "humane and friendly environment" for caged birds". Is this article accusing EB of caging the caged birds? They offer organic and cage-free eggs. The article is misleading. I have visited one of the farms that produces eggs for egglands best in Colorado, and while it wasn't a free roaming open pasture, it wasn't a floor to ceiling wall to wall cage barn. it was an enclosed indoor area. looked fairly roomy, but would never compare to your backyard.
In 2012, The (New York) Times analyzed more than 150,000 awards and created a searchable database of incentive spending.
Here is the actual web address of the database:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/12/01/us/government-incentives.html
$80.4 billion in incentives each year (YES, each year!)
1,874 Number of programs
I appreciate having a previous comment being quoted on this thread. I speak in truths, and there a great many stark truths are glaring unsympathetically at us, as if to say, "enough is enough."
Once of the main concerns I've read about the NRTWC is has little to do with worker's wages and benefits. Few workers would want to opt out of a union to give that up. The main issue I've heard has to do with politics and lobbying. Most unions lean heavily Democrat and they invest in left leaning political causes. Therefore, workers that are or lean conservative don't feel that they should be required to contribute to a political machine that typically aligns itself with opposing politics. If unions were restricted to wages and benefits issues, and stayed out of supporting Democratic only causes, I believe you would take the steam out of organizations like NRTWC. Here is a point to ponder for you who are strong Democratic leaning union members. I challenge you to be honest with yourself. What if you are Democrat and your union had a heavy Republican influence that supported only conservative issues with its lobbying efforts. Even though you desire fair wages and benefits, might you consider wanting to opt out of your union if you knew your union dues were being used to support political views that oppose your views?
For the record, I am a registered Independent.
This article says "the company suggests that Rose Acre provides a "humane and friendly environment" for caged birds". Is this article accusing EB of caging the caged birds? They offer organic and cage-free eggs. The article is misleading. I have visited one of the farms that produces eggs for egglands best in Colorado, and while it wasn't a free roaming open pasture, it wasn't a floor to ceiling wall to wall cage barn. it was an enclosed indoor area. looked fairly roomy, but would never compare to your backyard.
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