Quote:If they're working minimum wage, no. But minimum wage workers today should expect more than what minimum wage in 1968 would do. And they certainly can't do that if they don't at the very least have inflation adjusted rates for minimum wage.

Just look at the price of computers. Or the price of HDTVs for that matter. At one time an HDTV cost $600. Now you can get one for about $250. Over time things should become more affordable. What is once a luxury, should not remain a luxury just because you can do without it. Otherwise we can't really expect to grow. The next generation should be able to do more with what is comparably the same amount of wages.


It's okay that we're moving to an economy that requires both people to work (even if you're making above minimum wage) What I don't think is okay is that people making minimum wage (or thereabouts) have to be on food stamps so that they can make it. And I don't think it's okay that people think "You're just lazy" if you aren't making it because there's a LOT of factors outside of your skills as to what you make. The idea that if you work hard, you'll go somewhere just doesn't work so well anymore. Today it's "Work hard, and your boss will get ahead" (and no, he won't pay you back once he gets there) It's actually been like that for a while now. The hard workers don't get credit for what they do.

I would like to add that "get a better job", for a lot of little is people is easier said than done. The jobs age just not there. No on wants to acknowledge the fact that well paying jobs are just not as plentiful as would be ideal compared with the people that actually want to work. This is a reality that must be accepted and then dealt with.


It's this mentality of well if I could do it you can. I did and you know what I know plenty of people either didn't have the amazing parents or the social situation or even the geographical location to advance or succeed as others have. Perhaps they made poor choices when they were young. Should these people starve or not be able to educate themselves or take care of their children? That's not a society to me.

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