Does Mitt understand that firefighters and often

[Raven]

cops are EMTs/First Responders? What does he propose for the little people... do without them?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Pretty much. Remember, the little people don't count for much.

The GOPers want everything to be privatized, so if you need the help of an EMT, police officer, firefighter, etc., you'll have to pay for it. And if you can't afford it -- well, sucks to be you.

[liberal N proud]

2. He is demonstrating that he is against anything Obama

Obama wants stimulus to hire Police and Fire Fighters and Romney has to be opposite.

There is a flip-flop coming somewhere, it has that painted all over it. Romney wants everything both ways.

[awoke_in_2003]

3. The right...

want to privatize those jobs, too

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

4. Yes, because taxes can never be raised

That's exactly what Republicans are proposing. Firefighters, cops, and teachers are things we simply can't do without in a civilized society. We can't do without their reduction in numbers. When the economy is fine and tax revenues are up, we need firefighters, cops, and teachers. When the economy is struggling and tax revenues are down, we still need firefighters, cops, and teachers. The flexible element that allows us to retain these indispensable services at the same required level are the tax rates. But Republicans are inflexible on taxes thanks to the Grover Norquist fundamentalism.

[HopeHoops]

5. When I've called for an ambulance, a cop usually shows up first.

I'm sure he'll change his mind after his car elevator catches fire. He changes his mind on everything.