[Nonstatist]

Unfortunately, refusing to hire or even just interview someone who has been out of work for an extended period of time, in the economy, is as stupid, short sighted and ignorant as is refusing to do so because of their color or religion, etc.

Nonsense. Someone who has been out of work for a year is, by odds, a higher risk to not show up and perform every day than someone who has been continously employed. Its a fact. Why take an unnecessary risk ?

Taking a 2 year breather because Obonehead has invented extended unemployment benefits is not something that should show up on a resume.

[Soothesayer9]

"Taking a 2 year breather because Obonehead has invented extended unemployment benefits is not something that should show up on a resume."

Sharp as an orange.