Post #1 Scarlet Letter, Monday, May 9

MOST important among the Puritan values were a strong work ethic and devotion to God and family.  In today's blog post, argue for or against:
 Do these values (a strong work ethic, devotion to God and family) still exist in our society today?  State examples to support your point for or against.  


You might want to consider the statement below when commenting on work ethic.

United States Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in the United States was last reported at 9.60 percent in August of 2010. From 1948 until 2010 the United States' Unemployment Rate averaged 5.70 percent reaching an historical high of 10.80 percent in November of 1982 and a record low of 2.50 percent in May of 1953. The labour force is defined as the number of people employed plus the number unemployed but seeking work. The nonlabour force includes those who are not looking for work, those who are institutionalised and those serving in the military.