Stop blaming public employees for the state's rickety finances
Published: Saturday, Sep. 4, 2010 - 12:00 am | Page 13A
Public sector employees have unfairly become the focal point in an economic catastrophe not of their making. Even "Saturday Night Live" skewered public employees for a cheap laugh. But, while fans of late night television may chuckle, it's no joke that in California, the public sector is under a magnifying glass that ignores the big picture. But as Labor Day approaches, it is important to remember the important role that public sector employees play.
The "Great Recession" is hurting all of us, and the revenue crisis in state and local government
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