We took a one-day road trip to Brainerd on Day 2 of the government shutdown. Along the way I spoke with people about the shutdown effects. I also asked the question: "If you were in the room with the leaders and the govenor, what would be your compromise position." That was a stumper and a conversation stopper. While people were upset and didn't mind letting me know that, they had few solutions. One person said that we got into this mess together, and we need to all pay the price ... including higher taxes. I spoke with a person in management at a prison who said they had to lay 50 people off, and now those on duty have to work overtime. An elder fella talked about his disabled wife and how her services would be compromised. There was no government-shutdown effect at Breezy Point Resort. People were out on the lake and at the beach enjoying the great weather. When we got home late in the day, we went to the new Burger Jones in Burnsville. (Great burgers and a fantastic beer list). I tried a Surly Bender and an Abbey from New Belgium Brewery. I liked the Abbey best. Both had a very complex taste. We sat next to a couple that told me "taxes weren't a problem." By the conversation, I think they may be in that upper income bracket that Gov. Dayton is targeting for new income taxes. No, it's not the guy featured in the video.
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