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Pros And Cons Of Eugene Verbs

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Coal mining is dirty and dangerous work. Despite the harsh and dangerous working condition, they work for long period and their wages are low. For upcoming election, the coal miners will vote for whoever protects the workers and improve their working condition and fix the wage. For the coal miners, Eugene V. Debs is the best choice out of the five candidates. Debs was a labor organizer and socialist leader. He ensured a fair rate for the consumer and fair pay for the workers and believed the role of the government was to protect the workers from greedy business owners.

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