Why am I not surprised that Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Senate President Libby Mitchell will re-introduce a bill mandating that all employers be required to provide sick days for their employees. This was tried last year and did not pass. The reason this time is the swine flu.

It is obvious that Mitchell has never run a small business and been responsible for several families, to keep the employee working and help with health coverage in this depressed economy.

Is Mitchell prepared to reimburse the employer if he (or she) contracts the flu and is unable to oversee their business?

This is political hay.

"Make yourself look good at someone else's expense and hard work." It seems this is a common practice in Augusta.

Rachael Cote

Oakland