Hollywood's Writers' Strike

[innerSpaceman]

As "wow" as I am, too ... I continue to strongly support the Writer's Strike and I support their decision to picket the show.

Yeah, um, too bad about the limo drivers and party planners and caterers. They don't have any god-given "right" to a big party night, and nominated talent has no similar right to be lavished with kudos for their work.

What's the point of a strike if you let the big targets have a pass? Cancelling the Globes is Big News (big entertainment news anyway) and the "real" jobs lost in the industry as a whole make a mockery of gigs that will be lost for a single awards night.

Yes, the strike has serious economic impacts. D'uh. That's the point. The collateral damage is regrettable, but can't be avoided for its own sake.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Yes, the strike has serious economic impacts. D'uh. That's the point. The collateral damage is regrettable, but can't be avoided for its own sake.

I don't like it when it affects other people. Just as the drivers, caterers, etc. have no "right" to work, the strikers don't have a "right" to put others out of jobs either.

When I've worked in "unfair" conditions, I've moved on to a different job or company. I didn't try to make an "impact" by forcing my "misfortune" onto others.

To me, it's a very selfish thing to do.