Yup, and it sure would be nice if there were also a fool-proof system of socialized medicine that attacted only the best people to become doctors (for lower pay then they now receive) and insured that everyone would receive only competant timely service.
Most employees nowadays wear multiple hats and are responsible for several different duties, because many of their co-workers have been laid off, down sized etc.
Most companies in America don't give a damn about their workers or employees, and the bigger companies are, the worst, as they have absolutely no allegiance to America or it's people.
The situation is really turning into, "us VS them" where the employer is the enemy and vice versa.
There are reasons why Workers Compensation Insurance is going straight through the roof, and employee theft and embezzlement is staggering. I am not saying that's right or justified, I am just saying many employees are pissed off.... Working five and six days a week and making the same money they made years ago has a tendency to make people quite angry.
And now with the price of fuel, and this very screwed up economy, things will only get worse......I suggest Bush get off the stick, if he plans on being reelected.