Sonny Clark
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- #201
It's self explanatory. There's no other way to say it. What difference would it make who came up with it? They came to the conclusion based on common sense and simple logic. It's not rocket science, and it doesn't take years of study to determine what a "living wage" is. In other words, just ask the simple question, "what does it take for a worker to be self-supporting"? The answer is as I have already stated. A "living wage" allows a worker to be self-supporting without the need for assistance ( food stamps, SSI, etc. ). It includes the basics for survival. Food, water, shelter, clothing, health care, and in some cases, transportation. Just plain ol' common sense and simple logic, NOT rocket science.A "living wage" is defined as one that allows a worker to be self-supporting, without the need for assistance. It varies depending on where a worker lives. It cost more to live in New York City than it does to live in Jackson Mississippi. And, it does NOT include luxuries, nor a lifestyle of luxury. It includes food, water, shelter, clothing, and health care. And, in some cases, transportation.The president of the United States makes approximately $400,000 a year plus many other perks and benefits. A surgeon averages $250,000 a year saving lives and relieving pain and suffering. The president of the United States causes and allows social and economic pain and suffering. A stripper can make $500.00 a night or more showing her ass and swinging on a pole. A lawyer can make $Millions a year helping the wealthy, the powerful, the influential, and celebrities beat criminal charges. A preacher can make $Millions selling religion. A used car salesman can make $80,000 a year selling junk cars.
So, your point is? If everything fair? Are wages fair across the board? Are some worth more than they're paid? Are some paid way more than they're worth? Is a U.S. Congressperson worth what taxpayers are paying them? Considering the perks and benefits that a member of Congress gets, are they worth it? Are some people in this country over-paid? Are some people in this country under-paid? Is life fair? Is there an absolute value for everything and everyone? Is a meal really worth $80.00 just because it's served in an elite neighborhood, and in a fancy building? Is a cup of coffee at Starbucks really worth $8.00?
Think about it.
The point is, you are not "owed" by anyone. flipping burgers DESERVES less money - I don't care if the industry demands it or not. If the business determines they WANT to pay more to a fast food employee, fine, but the Gov't should not mandate a minimum wage of $15 per hour. That is the Government making decisions for businesses and is a very leftwing/liberal agenda.
LESS GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT PLEASE!
You are subsidizing the businesses that underpay their workers through your taxes.
Why should any business be entitled to taxpayer subsidized workers?
And before you decide that you want to eliminate subsidies for underpaid workers you will have to deal with rampant crime if you go down that path.
Paying anyone who works 8 hours a day a living wage means lower taxes for everyone else.
Think about it.
I guess we have a difference in opinion about a "living wage".
Does that include luxuries such as cable TV? You can live well pretty cheap.
The problem is, our standard of living is so high things that are luxuries people view as necessities.
Still people can have varying opinions on this. To have a "real" discussion about this, I would need to see WHO came up with this and HOW they come up with this....