Conservative commentators reject extension of long-term unemployment benefits on the basis that "There are jobs out there. You just have to relocate and accept a temporary position at lower wages." And who wouldn't uproot their family for a temp job at minimum wage and no benefits?
Actually, migrant workers and illegal aliens do exactly that. Replacing migrants and illegals in our lettuce fields with unemployed "real" Americans solves the Immigration Problem and keeps the Unemployment Compensation System solvent in one fell swoop. I'm surprised Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity haven't recommended it.
For those of us beyond our lettuce picking years, I submit a modest proposal fully in tune with the great spirit of American entrepreneurship that made this country great - Start your very own NCAA Division 1 basketball team. The NCAA's new TV contract is worth $10.3 billion over 14 years. There are currently 300 or so NCAA Division 1 basketball teams. Assuming that each draws an equal share of the TV revenues, that's roughly $2 million per team per year. Granted, your team will have to pay a coach, award scholarships to players, and find a place to play, but that has got to leave you $1 million per year free and clear.
Try clearing $1 million per year selling Avon or Amway. NCAA Division 1 basketball is the way to go!
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