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Shaun in Auburn, NY: "Would [you] continue to show up for work if you didn't get paid? ...They're not being laid off or downsized, which would afford them the ability to find other employment. The sad reality is that they are being used as pawns."

Broz in Boynton Beach, Fl: "What if the shutdown goes on for 60 additional days? How many of those out of work have the savings to continue to pay for the basics of life? My guess, probably under 10% of those that are sitting at home or working a part time job."

C.W. : "'Some Americans Are Devastated,Others Oblivious.' In addition to the shutdown's effects, this headline captures our response to the crisis of climate change, administrative corruption, the disturbing resurgence of hate groups and the alarming decline of our democracy."

Pete in Atlanta: "We talk too little about the people whole really lose income because of the shutdown: the federal contract workers and the businesses that depend on an open government. They will not recuperate their losses when the shutdown is over."

Josh in NH: "I'm sorry if this sounds harsh, but government employees are subject to the same kind of uncertainty and job security as everybody else. The sad reality is that most seemed to have gotten so comfortable with it that they tend to think otherwise."