Recent comments in /f/massachusetts

thelasagna t1_j6nrysw wrote

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sound_of_apocalypto t1_j6nr4v1 wrote

It could be a coping mechanism. To fully embrace the anger and frustration he's likely feeling right now might drive him mad. But I do think people should entertain forgiveness more often than they seem to in this world. I'm not saying this woman shouldn't be punished, but punishment never brings back the victims or heals the family of the victims. Holding onto anger and hate is self-destructive.

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BlaineTog t1_j6nqrrj wrote

> There's a reason 9A exists, and it's to prevent labor unions - who do not hold public office of any kind - from holding public services hostage as a negotiating tactic.

Public workers need to be able to bargain for good working conditions. Otherwise, they're just going to quit and public services will end up being run entirely by a churn of bad or inexperienced employees who really hate their jobs. If their bargaining power is insufficient without the ability to strike legally, then they need that option returned to their quiver.

As with anything, we need a system of checks and balances in place in order to create a healthy work environment.

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lurkandpounce t1_j6noejb wrote

The problem is not that they are not allowed strikes, which is necessary because many public employees are essential and failure to work could literally kill people...

What they do NOT have is an effective alternative that forces the gov't to act on legitimate grievances. That should be added to the law.

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