Reader Joseph Pflanz got his letter to the editor published today in the Tallahassee Democrat. Although we obviously commiserate with Joe and wish him well, his idea is a bit, well, how to say this? Out there.

Unemployment is about to go through the roof, just when we need people to be productive and increase consumer spending to aid the economy.
My suggestion is for all employers to put a moratorium on hiring already employed people. Only hire the unemployed.
Rather than moving a “hole” around by just making another opening to be filled, and never getting to full staff, get the position filled and help the economy.
If you are mentoring or grooming an individual, then go ahead and promote that person first, and then post that person’s old position as open. If you have a job, give the rest of us a break, and let us compete for openings.
I have three college degrees, 25 years of experience, and I cannot get a job in Tallahassee.

hat tip: James Taranto