JMN
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The phrase 'non-essential' is the government's own classification. Think of it like when you hear over the radio on a heavy snow day that non-essential employees are not required to report to work.
It is a designation of who is required to work even if they do not get paid. Not how needed they are.
It does consist of people doing jobs we think of as essential, but it also has USDA inspectors measureing apples to make sure they are 2.5 inches in diameter or greater. That's what a USDA grade A apple is, nothing more.
While the Coast Guard was moved into Homeland Security, it is still one of the five armed forces. Some of their boats have more above water firepower than Navy boats. Not a bunch to annoy frivolously.
It is a designation of who is required to work even if they do not get paid. Not how needed they are.
It does consist of people doing jobs we think of as essential, but it also has USDA inspectors measureing apples to make sure they are 2.5 inches in diameter or greater. That's what a USDA grade A apple is, nothing more.
While the Coast Guard was moved into Homeland Security, it is still one of the five armed forces. Some of their boats have more above water firepower than Navy boats. Not a bunch to annoy frivolously.