I've gotten to thinking that systematic method of demolition of old buildings by the unemployed who are on welfare/ looking for work would make a lot more sense, in that it would create jobs offset by the value of old salvageable materials, would be one more link in the recycling chain and would help the economy. We hear incessant whining about "exporting jobs" but we never hear anyone mention "blowing up jobs". I'll bet there is lots of good wood perserved with paint and varnish, not to mention metal pipes, ducts, etc.etc.
That's a cool idea. I spent a year as a Plumber a year back, and much of what I
did was replace waterlines in rental houses (usually between tenants) where
someone would break in and steal as much of the copper as they could with a
pair of bolt cutters....so some would already have experience in this field.
The thing that always puzzled me though was this. The time it took to scout out
the places they would rob, and the the actually robbery, the risk involved, etc...&
then fencing the stolen copper....most likely added up to full-time hours. Wouldn't
it have been easier to just go and get a real job? They might lose their Welfare/
Self Employed status, but might feel better at the end of the day, I'd assume.
