I would like to discuss something I have read about France, but it seems that it can happen almost everywhere. The government there wants to cut two public holidays so people work more days. They claim it is to assist in resolving their massive debt issue, but when you examine what is actually occurring, it does not sit well

First, most of the French is opposed to it (eventually). Over 70% answered no to the loss of their holidays. The amount of money that the government would save (approximately 4 billion euros) is relatively little in comparison to the total debt of the country, and it is nearly equal to the amount they are spending additionally on the military. Therefore, individuals are being requested to work longer, yet they will not actually earn more

Most of my friends have had jobs where a day off is worth more than a small bonus. It is not even about money. What matters most to them (and me) are the simple things: family dinners, lazy afternoons, and time to read new ideas or work on new projects or just play games with the community (Yeah, I might talk about our bitcointalk Poker events haha). The governments keep asking normal people to sacrifice, while they avoid the real problems, like how work and taxes are set up

What would you do when your country attempted this? Would you work more days for the same money? Do you believe it does any good?

Or is it just another method of old systems to transfer the pain to ordinary people, and to pretend that things will be better soon?