Some consequences of a government shutdown: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children provides nutrition and immunization help to those in need. Nearly 7 million women and children will lose critical access to food and health care. National parks and museums will close, many near communities that depend on them for tourism. Inspections of chemical factories, power plants, and water treatment plants will stop. The FDA will pause routine safety inspections. Keep this bad news in mind as you recall the Spouter who looks forward to a shutdown.