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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you for doing these interviews and for taking pictures of the people to whom you are talking; it helps the reader to see their face and their eyes. I cannot think of anyone who could have these conversations with more respect and empathy than you, Dr. Bob. Thank you

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Robert Leonard's avatar

Thank you, Kathi. It means a lot. And I agree, Jason’s photographs are a critical component to telling the story. In reading Deb’s story one last time before we posted it this morning, I keep thinking of the mental anguish that would come with being in these situations, yet the people we are speaking with are able to hold it together despite all of the challenges they face.

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Jason Walsmith's avatar

Thank you Kathi for your support.

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Orlan Crawford's avatar

Great!

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Steve Hanken's avatar

In the richest country in the world, the very food basket, there should never be a reason to be without food. The world got along just fine with a few millionaires, but the greedy and fool hardy that think they can make it without the working class they are literally killing off or turning into slaves, may find they too can't eat their money! What goes around, comes around!

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Naz Pankey's avatar

Robert, that was an excellent interview. You asked some really thoughtful questions. I believe it’s important to get out, meet people, and understand what folks are facing across the country. Here you have a single mother of five, basically a grandmother, working for $12 an hour. It’s tough out here for so many, and I truly hope and pray that things get better for everyone.

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Robert Leonard's avatar

I hope you read the two previous posts as well. Another coming tomorrow, and the final in the series either sunday or monday. thanks!

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Naz Pankey's avatar

Yes, I’m looking forward to the next one. I’ll read the previous posts now.

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Robert Leonard's avatar

Thank you!

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