[twblalock]

Let's remember that the businesses need this bailout because state and local governments forced them to cease operations for an unspecified amount of time.

It's entirely reasonable for businesses to be compensated by the government in this situation. It's also reasonable to point out that the compensation is not enough, and it won't come soon enough, and some businesses will need to lay off staff to survive until they get the check.

[wool_gather]

Why does this rationale apply to businesses but not to individual employees? The government forced them to stop working.

[twblalock]

They are also getting help from the government, in addition to the normal unemployment benefits which have always been available. It's not like nothing is being done for them.

Both businesses and workers are getting some help, which may not be enough. But let's not act like the government is only helping businesses.

[wool_gather]

All right, I misunderstood what you were saying.