30 Stories in 30 Days #3 – "Is That How it Works?"

Is That How it Works?

"Next question."

A middle aged gentleman walked up to the microphone at the front of the auditorium.  He cleared his throat, then said, "Senator, on the campaign trail you have often stated that the rich and powerful – both individual and corporate – should receive tax breaks because they are the job creators."

"That's correct."

The man took a piece of paper out of his pocket and unfolded it.  "Sir, I've been unemployed for twenty months now." He held the piece of paper up s...