Compound that with the unknowable economic loss to the local economy when these workers can no longer buy groceries, let alone donuts and coffee. Forget renting or owning homes, shopping at local stores, paying taxes and contributing in the myriad of ways to the areas where they reside.

I'm sure some other newsworthy distraction will occur a few hours before that report. Peace in our time. Gird your loins.+

V.I.K.I.: Do you not see the logic of my plan?
Sonny: Yes, but it just seems too heartless.

Leroy: I am confused??
Master: Good, good confusion is a part of life as are vengeance, fear, and love; all facets must be embraced for then and only then will you break through the wall of mystery to the Glow.