#COVID19 has exposed one of the worst lies in U.S. politics: the claim that we "can't afford" progressive reforms like #MedicareForAll or free college. As a businessperson, this is false & manipulative. Here's what it's really about...
it?"... what they're really asking is "why is this important enough?"
Money spent on food for kids in poverty = healthier adults + less cost for health care system.
Money spent on transportation infrastructure = money earned from more efficient economy.
We can go on & on.
The real question is: What & whom do you prioritize?