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Don't sweat it. For one thing, Reefay had no way of knowing, and for another, my dad had a good sense of humor, so he would have appreciated my using his likeness as a platform for dad jokes (or as in this case, recognizing one when it occurs naturally in the wild). I lost him about a decade ago. My mom I lost this last thanksgiving, so it's still pretty raw. We all deal with grief differently, but since both my parents thrived on humor (and sardonic quips) it feels like I'm honoring their memory by cracking jokes whenever I can. :) Cheers to you. I hope you guys are recovering okay after the loss of your in-laws. All you can do is be there for those of you remaining. My brother and I have never been closer than we are now.
It doesn’t take much digging to see that this “farm” has all the signs of being run by Chinese organized crime. No one wants to do anything about it because the coercion isn’t obvious, but they could basically make one of their workers disappear and no one would even know to look. >

Close to where I live 4 workers, all Chinese Nationals, were gunned down at a marijuana grow  by another Chinese National with the motive proclaimed as suspicion of theft. I hear nobody talking about it but it’s definitely a slave-type operation. Owned by Chinese companies employing only Chinese Nationals and Chinese interests are snapping up land as quick as they can. Meanwhile my conservative neighbors complain about Brandon when far-right government here doesn’t seem to be doing anything to stop it. >

Let's not forget about the Chinese jails popping up in America and in Canada... >

Jails now? I've heard of Chinese police stations, but not jails >

Sorry. That's what I meant. >

Although if there are Chinese police stations there has to be a jail inside right? >

Not jails, more like parole and they monitor there targets for any parole violation. >

Isn’t it illegal to charge employees for company property being damaged? >

It's also illegal to pay only $9/hr in CA >

It's only illegal if the authorities find out. >

Or if you’re disabled! >

Or incarcerated >

Or illegal...wait >

If you're illegal, then nothing is illegal! >

Fuck the shooter and all but the more I read about the case they more it seems like this farm was an absolute nightmare. It's high time the authorities take a hard look at some of the labor practices in the agricultural industry. And yes, I'm fully aware that having more humane conditions on farms would result in a higher cost of foodstuffs. I'm willing to pay more to eat if that's what it takes. >

I’m 2022 Oregon passed a bill forcing overtime pay for ag workers. Federally, ag workers don’t have to be paid overtime. >

Hi 2022, I'm Wayne. >

Dad, you forgot to pick up pickles while you were at the store. Mom says to get off the computer and go get her pickles! >

At least your dad is coming back >

Actually, he's not. :( Both my parents are dead. But I like to live vicariously online through dad jokes anyway. ;) >

Damn, I’m sorry. Random comments about losing your parents bring it back that I lost both in-laws to COVID.