Bryan Sant wrote: > On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:43 AM, Michael Torrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Bryan Sant wrote: >>> The kids that do that for builders (at least the ones I've talked to) >>> make around $12/hr. That freakin' rocks. I would have LOVED the >>> opportunity to make that kind of money as a kid. Desperate times or >>> unmatched opportunity? >> Oh wow. That's one of the most amazing assertions I have ever heard. > > How is it an amazing assertion to state that the kids who are waving > signs for various builders are happy to do so because of the > relatively high level of compensation they receive?
You're right. Misreading the context entirely here. I agree that being able to stand on a corner with a sign for $12 an hour *is* an unmatched opportunity. Teaching kids the value of working for their own money is important. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */