What Texas was paying came out to 11.40/hr after taxes. It was far from a fortune.
But, my argument against Texas refusing the covid money was that states like CA and NY would still keep getting it. As far as I’m concerned, gov Abbot just shot the Texas taxpayer in the foot by refusing to take anymore federal covid money. The people receiving it were spending it in the local Texas economy. Now, bums in CA and NY will be spending it in their states economy.
Paying people not to work is evil regardless the rate. We should stop. Those who refuse to work shouldn’t eat.
Small exceptions apply but not nearly as man as currently do. If you cannot work life should be simple and hard. You are a beggar if your not working. Don’t expect FedGov to steal from one person for another. End the freebies now!