There will be no Friday short takes this week. Let us contemplate a
global short take, and
give thanks.
Inequality has declined in many ways. But when thinking about inequality, it is essential to remember that humanity was once almost universally poor, hungry, and miserable. In a state of widespread deprivation, any progress can create inequality. But equality of misery isn’t desirable, making [vice president Kamala] Harris’s claim about a rise in global inequality highly misleading.
The
prospect of a railroaders' strike, combined with the staffing challenges the trucking companies and air carriers are dealing with, is reason for me to emphasize, again,
our traditional Thanksgiving message.
Spare a few moments thanks for the young people in harm's way around the world, for the people in emergency services who deserve to sit down to the turkey without the alarm ringing, for the people in transportation, tourism, and entertainment passing on their family gatherings to enhance yours.
I give thanks for your readership and your comments. Cold Spring Shops will be taking a long weekend off.
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