> freedom dollars Ha Ha 8-) That's funny! Is it called that because those with the dollars get the freedom? On another point, both in the original article, a

> freedom dollars Ha Ha 8-) That's funny! Is it called that because those with the dollars get the freedom? On another point, both in the original article, and in the above comment: the lack of trade based career opportunities. I have doubts about this. Obviously much manufacturing was sent to China by ownership, so the balance is still probably in the negative overall, but many trade service operators are complaining about the inability to hire. Specifically trades like plumber, electrician, and handy man. There have also been reports of agricultural operators offering over $20/hour and still being unable to hire workers. I'm working with a couple of young people as electricians and plumbers on a project here. The cost is not small. They make good money, but still find it hard to hire. Maybe if World of Warcraft, or Call of Doom could be replaced with a video game glorifying unstopping a toilet, we could get the kids to pay attention? (just thought I'd end with another laugh)