[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: HP & DH Movie

[kemper mentor]

Carol earlier:

 
... 
 
Surely, a writer's rights include the right to write. That's what they

 do. That's how they earn their living. 

Kemper now:
The writer can write.  They can't sell their scripts (movie,tv,radio) at this time nor can they work on theirs or others already existing, purchased ones.
They can sell their poetry, short stories, essays, recipes, etc.
I find it hard to believe that any writer goes into the field without taking economic risk (unless born/grown/given into money).  They chose their field, their art over the safety of becoming a well paid nurse (best paid job for the least (in time) amount of education).  Or an actuary.  Or an electrician.  Or an instructor. Or an occupational therapist.  Or an underwater welder.

 Carol cont.:
 As for the idea expressed by Kemper that failing to honor the strike

 is "treachery," I think that word is more than a bit strong,

 especially if they have no other means of earning a living. 

Kemper now:
A carnation by any other name would still look ugly.
No offense to carnation lovers of the world, florists, and botanists.

Carol cont.:
(Ever try
to live on unemployment benefits? Are strikers even entitled to them?)


Kemper now:
Yes. No.  But they and I could get part-time employment to supplement my UI and their strike pay.

Carol closes:
 Carol, more concerned about the writers' right to eat and pay their

 bills and put their kids through college than about their rights to

 subsidies that would only marginally increase their income

 

Kemper now:
The writers apparently have different concerns, teaching their kids (if they got any) how to live within a budget and how to stand up for themselves.

Kemper, who loves Snape but can see him crossing a strike... Slytherin and all :)
 





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