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		_dp9d on Sept 24, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Workers who cut countertops are dying of silicosis You could argue that more sick people is good for the US economy, and it helps rich people get richer.

paulddraper on Sept 24, 2023 [–]

Also, broken windows

_dp9d on Sept 25, 2023 | [–]

To the tune of billions of dollars, yes.

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