It was in ’35—we had this campaign to raise a million tax…
““It was in ’35—we had this campaign to raise a million tax dollars. In the town of Phillips, one evening, during a blizzard, I was met by a crowd of miners. They were given the day off and a stake to attend this meeting. They surrounded me and said this tax would cost six hundred of them their jobs. They were busted farmers and fortunately found a job in these Home Stake mines. I went back home feeling worried. But the tax was passed, and not a single miner lost his job.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A community’s fear of job loss was alleviated when a tax passed without harming miners.
In simple terms: Tax passed without job loss eased community fear.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for policies that protect workers.
Themes
economics
community
policy
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- town meetings
- policy debates
- union negotiations
Key Concepts
labor rights
public finance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities verify policy impacts?
- What safeguards protect workers in similar cases?
A Different Perspective
Economic outcomes can be unpredictable despite assurances.