McD's is hiring here, only the "want to be" unemployed are, in the south.
I dunno, I'm in the South, too, and the unemployment rate here is awful. Employment ain't so hot, either - I know several dozen people, in addition to myself and the 200-odd people that I work with - who have taken paycuts or benefit cuts, or reduced hours.
What the hell, I've still got a job. But things here where I am, at least, are pretty tight.
I'd add, though, that the subject of this article isn't helping himself much. Currently unemployed, unable to hold down a job, and with (I'm assuming) a felony drug possession conviction hanging over his head....I'd not hire him.
Decisions have consequences. Imagine that.