I used to encourage friends who were considering joining the military as an act of service to join the National Guard instead. I feel culpable.

Has there been any reaction from the townsfolk?

The more I hear “you’re overreacting” the more I hear “we know we just don’t care”

For everyone’s sanity, it should be pointed it out that 44% of the respondents still approve – not 44% of the American population. 44% of people who know of and care to respond to polls on CBS approve of the economy. That’s even assuming they’re not bots and answering honestly.