Regardless of who originally came up with this strategy, won't the influx of cheap zombie labor displace thousands of human workers? The only way we can make jobs through this zombie apocalypse is by hunting the zombies. What we need is for the state to start offering bounties on zombies. In order to take down the zombies, zombie hunters will need weapons, ammunition, and supplies. The increased demand will force manufacturers to hire more workers. The State will also need more workers to take in and dispose of corpses, and handle the payments to the zombie hunters. A Department of Zombie Affairs, perhaps.
So, with Mario's apparent withdrawal from the race, candidates are now Lauren, Adam, Bruce, and once again Geoff. Good. I say we should have a week or so for debates and then an actual election after that! Our State can't remain Comptroller-less for much longer! If that doesn't appeal to you all, then I suggest we have a pie-eating contest to determine the new comptroller.
Regardless of who originally came up with this strategy, won't the influx of cheap zombie labor displace thousands of human workers? The only way we can make jobs through this zombie apocalypse is by hunting the zombies. What we need is for the state to start offering bounties on zombies. In order to take down the zombies, zombie hunters will need weapons, ammunition, and supplies. The increased demand will force manufacturers to hire more workers. The State will also need more workers to take in and dispose of corpses, and handle the payments to the zombie hunters. A Department of Zombie Affairs, perhaps.
It's a sad indication of the brokenness of our economic system that the absence of labour is considered a resource to be protected. Zombie workers will produce more wealth while requiring less human work than the available alternatives. This should be a good thing. The problem is that, under our current economic system, only the owners of the zombie hoardes will benefit from this increased wealth.
The problem isn't zombies taking jobs, the problem is that our current capitalist economy deprives us of a means to ensure that the wealth created by these zombies is fairly distributed. In a well-regulated socialist economy this wouldn't be a problem.
Of course, the moral implications of forcing the undead into servitude present another problem.
Why should the government have any say into how our economy runs? Let it be governed by market forces and let the people decide what to do with zombies.
Some enterprising entrepreneurs will attempt to get zombies to work at low level jobs. It's already been proven by science that if you hang a brain on a stick, then mount the stick on the zombie head, then the zombie will engage in perpetual straight motion as he tries to grab the brain and eat it. Meanwhile other businessmen may find the presence of zombies to impede their sales, so they will put out bounties for certain zombies themselves.
And if you're afraid of losing your job to a zombie, then perhaps you should learn some new skills to differentiate yourself from something motivated by a hanging brain on a stick. Or you could just buy a handgun and a box of ammo and shoot each zombie that tries to take your job.
Regardless of who originally came up with this strategy, won't the influx of cheap zombie labor displace thousands of human workers? The only way we can make jobs through this zombie apocalypse is by hunting the zombies. What we need is for the state to start offering bounties on zombies. In order to take down the zombies, zombie hunters will need weapons, ammunition, and supplies. The increased demand will force manufacturers to hire more workers. The State will also need more workers to take in and dispose of corpses, and handle the payments to the zombie hunters. A Department of Zombie Affairs, perhaps.
Sir, are you supporting the idea of shedding blood under a new administration? Every life is precious, even the dead ones. I will not build a platform based on violence.
So far I like Really Clean Socks and AgentCel for their persuasive speech, but I am waiting to see where the others go with their campaigns. Keep it up boys, I'm really enjoying this.
I think...yes. The only viable solution is metal. By shedding our frail, weak bodies of flesh and bone and adopting strong, powerful bodies of steel and titanium, we can choose to live peacefully alongside the zombies. Our new digital brains will not appeal to the appetites of the ghouls. Our fluids will not quench the thirst of the vampires. We will have NO fear let alone a fear of the undead.
Plus, y'know. Lasers. We'd have lasers, people. C'mon.
I think...yes. The only viable solution is metal. By shedding our frail, weak bodies of flesh and bone and adopting strong, powerful bodies of steel and titanium, we can choose to live peacefully alongside the zombies. Our new digital brains will not appeal to the appetites of the ghouls. Our fluids will not quench the thirst of the vampires. We will have NO fear let alone a fear of the undead.
Plus, y'know. Lasers. We'd have lasers, people. C'mon.
Sure, the Cyborg society is a good idea on paper. But that's assuming that we live in a perfect society, free of power struggles and greed. Once the cyborg alterations begin, where does it end? Can we really call someone with a tank body, jets for arms, particle laser cannons for a head, and atomic bombs for legs a functioning member of society? Checks and balances, people, that's the first thing a society needs.
I think it's SHAMEFUL to say the least that all of you candidates for State Comptroller have been campaigning for over two years and couldn't be bothered to evacuate our poor zombie brothers when the tsunami alerts hit.
Hey now, who told you that I didn't try?? I assure you I've been in contact with the leaders of several zombie support groups currently stationed in Japan, and they claim they are doing their very best to make our zombie brothers feel just as important as their mortal comrades.
In fact, many of the leaders I spoke to seemed to be in very good spirits; what with all the corpses and nuclear radiation all in one area, I'd think that the Japanese zombie population (already one of the world's highest) is only going to become stronger after the events that have taken place in the last couple days.
... In all seriousness, though, I really hope Japan can recover from this tragedy as safe and as soon as possible. One of my best friends is living in Japan, and I found out he lives about 30 miles away from the reactors. Makes me nervous for him I keep checking his facebook to check for any updates. I hope everyone who has survived the hell so far stays safe in Japan...
I assure you I'm still full support of zombie's equal rights! What it really comes down to is: I don't know how well zombies perform in drinking games.
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Yeah well you can go climb a wall of dicks.
The problem isn't zombies taking jobs, the problem is that our current capitalist economy deprives us of a means to ensure that the wealth created by these zombies is fairly distributed. In a well-regulated socialist economy this wouldn't be a problem.
Of course, the moral implications of forcing the undead into servitude present another problem.
Some enterprising entrepreneurs will attempt to get zombies to work at low level jobs. It's already been proven by science that if you hang a brain on a stick, then mount the stick on the zombie head, then the zombie will engage in perpetual straight motion as he tries to grab the brain and eat it. Meanwhile other businessmen may find the presence of zombies to impede their sales, so they will put out bounties for certain zombies themselves.
And if you're afraid of losing your job to a zombie, then perhaps you should learn some new skills to differentiate yourself from something motivated by a hanging brain on a stick. Or you could just buy a handgun and a box of ammo and shoot each zombie that tries to take your job.
Sir, are you supporting the idea of shedding blood under a new administration? Every life is precious, even the dead ones. I will not build a platform based on violence.
Plus, y'know. Lasers. We'd have lasers, people. C'mon.
Sure, the Cyborg society is a good idea on paper. But that's assuming that we live in a perfect society, free of power struggles and greed. Once the cyborg alterations begin, where does it end? Can we really call someone with a tank body, jets for arms, particle laser cannons for a head, and atomic bombs for legs a functioning member of society? Checks and balances, people, that's the first thing a society needs.
Then what do you get? Zomborgs. And now we're all fucked.
you don't know from fun!!
In fact, many of the leaders I spoke to seemed to be in very good spirits; what with all the corpses and nuclear radiation all in one area, I'd think that the Japanese zombie population (already one of the world's highest) is only going to become stronger after the events that have taken place in the last couple days.
... In all seriousness, though, I really hope Japan can recover from this tragedy as safe and as soon as possible. One of my best friends is living in Japan, and I found out he lives about 30 miles away from the reactors. Makes me nervous for him
I assure you I'm still full support of zombie's equal rights! What it really comes down to is: I don't know how well zombies perform in drinking games.