[MacDorcha]

in a healthy economy, i think the magic number is 5%. that is the amount of unemployed you can have to maintain a competetive job market. as for feeding the non-working, i think its fine for a widow with no previous work experience (as social security was founded). and all else can kiss off.

[FITZ]

5% sounds about right --- but I think that should be combined with the numbers receiving welfare and SSI checks who are able-bodied.