I posted this 2 years ago but I think it bears repeating. I emailed our Govenor and State Superintendent of Education last year with these suggestions. I emailed our new Govenor this year. I also suggested offering a tax break to small businesses that close on Friday. Yes there are many logistical issues to work out but what do we have to lose? And doesn't it appear obvious that we have alot we could gain by making these changes?
Posted April 20, 2009:
Our present economic situation is like nothing most of us have seen in our life time. We have gas and energy concerns....high cost and shortage. Businesses laying off employees. Obvious awnser...a manditory 4 day work week. Seem silly? Think about it. If we all worked 4 10 hour days, businesses would have the energy savings of 1 day a week. Wonder how many jobs could be saved? Think about if school buses did not run one day a week, the gas and financial savings would save alot of teaching jobs and pay for alot of teaching supplies.
Wouldn't it be great to have Friday declared as "family day"? Moms, Dads, children spending time together. Look at our First Family, the dog, the garden, a wholesome all America family. It is obvious they enjoy being together. Could it be possilbe they are setting the tone, reminding us of what is really important?
Sounds to me like everyone would win. Wonder why we are not hearing any discussion about this?
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