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The Terrain02-23-18 | Department

The Terrain
Readers' Outlooks

Inquiring about the notable issues in 2017 that impacted our readers drew these responses about work shortages, healthcare and automation:

"I could not find any workers and had to turn down work. Like everyone else, there are no workers."

"I could only find foreign workers and I had to hire a Spanish speaking foreman."

"I had to turn down work. There are no workers. Everyone needs workers. (Put) posters all over. (Promoted) even on billboards and TV. I blame it on the parents."

"Healthcare is a right, not an entitlement for the wealthy - universal healthcare for all in a compassionate nation."

"I hope new healthcare legislation frees us from the higher costs of healthcare we have experienced as a result of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act - Obamacare.

"I do not approve of replacing humans from equipment operation."

"We no longer have control. It's not labor, it's equipment. How fast can you go."