Letter: Shutdowns cause a wide range of economic ripples

You are aware that many federal employees and contractors are not working or receiving paychecks because of the federal government shutdown.Here are some other things we’re not doing:· Buying lunch at local eateries.· Taking our spouses to dinner at local restaurants.· Taking our families to local theaters and other entertainment venues.· Buying cars and trucks from local dealerships.· Purchasing clothing and furniture from local stores and malls.·