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MichMan

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12. "Everyone means everyone"

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #10)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 10:16 AM

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Your reply was "Are you suggesting that there will be no power, water or heat if people stay home?"

Yes, that was exactly my point. If all utility employees are staying home, I can't see how they would still be able to provide electricity, water and heat. I imagine the temperature in Minnesota is pretty similar to Michigan.

Didn't even mention fire, police, paramedics, nursing homes, hospitals would all be staying home also.

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