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Old 04-20-2011, 11:38 AM
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Default Re: Oklahoma votes to curb collective-bargaining rights

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Originally Posted by sunwestdog View Post
Last I heard, conservatives believed the government should stay out of individual and business decisions. How about letting businesses and individuals decide how they want to run their lives and livelihoods. Let the market settle the issue... right? Which side are you on? Government intervention or individual and business rights? Gotta pick one.
When it's a private union, no problem. When it's a taxpayer-funded union, problem. The taxpayers have apparently collectively bargained for what is in their best interests.
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