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By Bob Weaver
Today we are reminded of our families, our community members and the multitudes of our great society who contribute to our well-being each day by the labor of their minds and bodies.
We honor those in Calhoun County, most who work for sub-standard wages, most of whose benefits have diminished, many eliminated, because of the poor economy and those who drive a hundred miles or more a day "to make it."
Most of those blue-collar jobs which once offered opportunity in the region are gone, causing residents to drive even further for a job.
Walmart has been the state's largest employer for years, replacing steel.
We honor their efforts to overcome the high cost of gasoline and energy and food prices that have dramatically jumped.
We are reminded of a basic belief that our society crumbles when government and the marketplace fail to offer the opportunity of meaningful work.
Labor reports say there are lots of jobs across the USA.
Further disturbing is the distribution of wealth in the USA, with less than 2% holding about 97% of the wealth.
We honor those who work.
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