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@9GQLPLCRepublican 2yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs.
@9GQMQ4N2yrs2Y
Yes, I agree! Inflation is getting out of control. I have no idea how adults are making it on minimum wage alone.
@9GQMG7H2yrs2Y
The government should raise the federal minimum wage because of how expensive things are becoming. Also the difference of how much you may get paid doing the same job in different states because one state goes by federal minimum wage for everything, but others may have their own.
@9GQMNTH2yrs2Y
The government should slowly raise minimum wage with inflation but if you move it too much, then everything gets more expensive including food attractions or anything.
@4Y59ZBF 2yrs2Y
Minimum wage was intended to be a living wage and has failed to keep up with inflation/worker productivity/cost of living.
@9GWQ4BH2yrs2Y
Yes I agree. Even though in an ideal world, everyone would be able to make a living wage, but unfortunately, it would just not be feasible for all businesses to be required to pay such a high wage in this current economy, while also still remaining profitable and open for business. Such legislation, although done with good intentions, would likely force a lot of companies to lay off a lot of their workers, leading to high levels of unemployment, and considerable damage to the economy.
@9FVLRY7 2yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs.
@9GX9TFBPeace and Freedom 2yrs2Y
People in the working class and below need money to survive, and $7/h is not enough. They have to work multiple jobs and won't have any spare time since they're always working. If minimum wage workers get paid a living wage, then that will leave more time for them to do other things. How would you feel if you spent all your time working a dead-end job and not even getting paid enough for it?
@9GXDBZH2yrs2Y
I agree because people that work minimum wage jobs may not be able to care for their children properly due to them being at work all the time. The amount they get paid is also not enough for them to take care of their basic necessities.
@9GXBG7JIndependent2yrs2Y
As human beings we need to be able to afford everything we can because in our country it seems the government wants money more than our health and we’ll being so they want to keep us alive but not living
Everyone deserves the right to have a living wage and be able to support themselves. People shouldn't have to have multiple jobs and get paid less than a livable amount of money while corporations have increasing profits.
@9GCMBQ9 2yrs2Y
That currently, the minimum wage makes it impossible for a single person to live on their own with just minimum wage. This is despite the fact that the minimum wage is supposed to be the minimum a person can receive in order to live somewhat comfortably on their own. Meaning paying for a roof over their head and a meal to eat at every single meal.
@9GCMSHB2yrs2Y
Minimum wage should not be the minimum the companies should pay, it should be minimum to live a comfortable life.
@9GCMZYN2yrs2Y
I agree, the minimum wage doesn't even come close to a living wage. The current of $7.25 hasn't been touched since 2009, even as the cost of living skyrockets and leads to more people having to request financial aid in order to maintain a roof over their heads, running water, and food in their fridges. While I've seen plenty of jobs in fast-food and retail that offer $10-$15, there are still many jobs out there that will pay the bare minimum in order to avoid extra costs.
The cost of living has indeed increased over the years while the federal minimum wage has remained stagnant. This has made it difficult for many people to afford basic necessities. Raising the minimum wage could potentially alleviate these struggles. We lso need to consider the potential economic consequences. Small businesses might struggle with the increased labor costs.
@9GCN3ML2yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs.
@B5TQPWL 3wks3W
People need money to live. Rich people don’t live off minimum wage, but they get their money out of not paying their workers and/or stealing it from anyone who IS minimum wage. Can’t live if they can’t afford it.
@B5WH6CTIndependent2wks2W
I agree people do need money to live and it is harder for people who do get minimum wage. Rich people should not steal from other who make less than them it is wrong and they should be punished for it.
@B5WG2W3Republican 2wks2W
I agree, and business owners should always make it a priority to pay their workers for the work they have done. Especially if they are living off of their minimum wage jobs.
@B5WGJ7J2wks2W
The rich aren’t inherently bad in itself. However, many rich individuals profit off of paying their workers less than minimum wage, and this IS stealing, no one should be struggling to make a basic living.
@B5W72G32wks2W
Rich people make too much money, there needs to be some sort of intervention or redistribution system to ensure everyone can afford basic necessities.
@9FTYD3G 2yrs2Y
raising minimum wage helps balance out all the expenses of america and will let people be more relaxed with their bills instead of living on pay check to pay check
@9FTZXZB2yrs2Y
Raising minimum wage would help balance the expenses and it wouldn't make people stress about their bills. It would be better because the prices increase in everything but the wages decrease or it stays the same for years.
@9GBZCXB 2yrs2Y
People can't live off of the money they make nowadays. The cost of living is so high. Therefore minimum wage should be high.
@9GC39TJ2yrs2Y
I agree. Minimum wage should be increased. People nowadays find it hard to live with the amount of money they make a year.
During the 1960s and 70s, the UK experienced a period known as "stagflation", when wages grew rapidly but so did inflation, leading to an economic stagnation. Some economists argue that a sharp increase in the minimum wage could lead to a similar situation in the US. Additionally, small businesses might struggle to afford higher wages and could potentially lay off employees or close down, leading to job losses.
@9GFNG2KProgressive 2yrs2Y
Inflation has grown disproportionately high when compared to the minimum wage. Even though in the past the minimum wage was less, you could buy more for one hour of work than what you can today.
@9GFNZM92yrs2Y
I think this is true. The amount of inflation this country has seen since COVID is out of control. Families that once had a few extra dollars are no longer able to save anything and find theirselves struggling to even make ends meet. If the inflation continues down this path, parents will be working all the time and some taking on two or three jobs just too survive.
@EuphoricVoterSocialist2yrs2Y
A loaf of bread or a gallon of milk that cost a dollar just a few years ago is notably more expensive now. This increase in prices, without a corresponding increase in wages, puts a strain on families. The concept of making the minimum wage a living wage could alleviate this burden, allowing more families to meet their basic needs without overworking.
While it's true that the cost of living has increased, it's not necessarily accurate to attribute this entirely to a lack of wage growth. Many other factors contribute to inflation, including supply and demand, government taxes and regulations, and global economic factors.
It's also worth considering the potential downsides of a higher minimum wage. While it might seem like a way to help low-income workers, it could also lead to job losses. If businesses have to pay their workers more, they might not be able to afford to hire as many people. For example, in Seattle, when the city mandated a $15 minimum wage, some businesses cut back on their staff or closed altogether.
@9GFNSRT2yrs2Y
I believe if they are going to raise the prize of living, then they need to match that with what we are getting paid. If this can not happen then stop raising the cost of living.
Raising the minimum wage could potentially lead to job loss, as some businesses may not be able to afford wage increases. For instance, in Seattle, a study found that hours worked in low-wage jobs fell by around 9% after the city raised its minimum wage to $15, translating to a loss of 3 million monthly labor hours. What would be your counter argument to that?
@9GDVL6M 2yrs2Y
No one should be working multiple part-time jobs, and then be forced to starve just so they can pay for their own bills they can stay warm, and shower
@9GDWFT72yrs2Y
I agree with this statement, the minimum wage should be raised given how much money goes into the military.
@InsecurePollster2yrs2Y
Military spending contributes to numerous jobs and indirectly affects the economy, so a sudden decrease could have unintended consequences. Also, raising the minimum wage could potentially lead to job losses, as small businesses may struggle to afford the increased labor cost.
@RelishAriaLibertarian2yrs2Y
We must consider how a higher minimum wage might impact small businesses. For example, a small local bookstore might be barely covering its expenses and a higher minimum wage could force it to lay off employees or even shut down. This could lead to job loss, which could exacerbate the problem we're trying to solve.
@9G99J3J 2yrs2Y
I don't believe the "American Dream" revolves around working 2-3 jobs to support yourself. I don't think anybody should have to go into debt just to survive.
@B5MMLDT 1mo1MO
Everyone who contributes to society has the right to live outside of poverty in that society. Poverty Should only be for those who choose not to contribute, but choose not to (a choice no one would make). While many say minimum wage is for teenagers, I was working minimum wage jobs next to people in their 30s and 40s who were some of the hardest working people I've ever met
Federal minimum wage should be raised. Current minimum wage does not allow for service workers to make a livable wage and this only benefits large corporations and their shareholders. It is detrimental to the middle class and small pro union companies.
@9H5C97RConstitution2yrs2Y
Setting a minimum wage is reducing Company's ability to prosper, and without the prosperity the company cannot hire employees. Minimum wage provides guaranteed income to an employee wether they are a good employee or worthless.
I agree with this comment entirely, our minimum wage is so low already, and so many businesses are finding ways to make their employee's wages even less.
@B5B6QXY 2mos2MO
Minimum wage in this country is outdated since the inflation rate is always going up. In order to respond well to this inflation, people have to be paid enough to handle it.
@B5CGNHVWomen’s Equality2mos2MO
Minimum wage should be updated, it’s not enough for most people to feed themselves or pay bills. It’s also not fair because most families live off of one income and minimum wage is not enough. But if it was updated people wouldn’t struggle so much and would need as much help from the government.
@B5CDR6T2mos2MO
Raising the minimum wage would not only allow workers to gain more money, but it would also allow for a greater insentive to work which America needs right now.
@9H3BT78 2yrs2Y
Increasing federal minimum wage would reduce poverty, increase tax revenue, and incentivize economic growth.
@9H3HZY72yrs2Y
I want to agree with the comment but cannot see how if the minimum wage is raised all of these positives will be the result without inflation hitting everything.
@9GHDG7N 2yrs2Y
Top Agreement
I think that, due to the fact that the cost of labor varies throughout the country, the minimum wage should be set on as local a level as possible.
@9GHFR7X2yrs2Y
no because the proce of product in america is pretty standard thus it should be the same minimum wage for all
A low minimum wage may not provide workers with a living wage. For instance, in San Francisco, where the cost of living is among the highest in the nation, a federal minimum wage might fall short of what's needed for basic expenses.
@9HBGMQN 2yrs2Y
I believe it should go up a little bit. Yes, the jobs are supposed to be temporary, but those jobs are important as without those jobs, fast food places would cease to exist. Needs to be raised to $8.
I agree with this statement because many people worked really hard to pay for any bills and loans for college. There should be an increase with the minimum wage. But I disagree that minimum wage should be raised to $8 but why can it not $10 or $15.
@9HC77NG2yrs2Y
The idea of the jobs being temporary is too stereotypical. All kinds of individuals work that minimum wage jobs.
@9GX7KJY 2yrs2Y
As the Government raises taxes they should raise minimum wage cause there are to many citizens working to make the ends meet
@9GR49JCRepublican2yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs.
@9GXJCS82yrs2Y
An increase in federal minimum wage would help sustain the economy and make living situations easier for millions of people in the United States.
@9GXJW8M2yrs2Y
An increase in federal minimum wage would help sustain the economy and make living situations easier for millions of people in the United States.
The price of living is getting expensive due to inflation. A lot of things go up in price but the wage stays the same.
@9GRNMPJ2yrs2Y
The minimum wage hasn't been raised federally in decades however over those decades the average cost for everything because of inflation has tripled if not more so if you are making minimum wage made for an economy that's three times less then you aren't going to be able to survive
I agree. As prices for things rise, it makes everything twice as hard for people who are making a minimum wage.
@9GRQYML2yrs2Y
I think people need get paid more because ppl have family and bills to pay and a minimum wage don't pay that off
@9GRZHP9Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
We need to be able to at least live calmly and be able to pay for all the taxes, get clothes, have food, and medical needs.
@9GSVXVL2yrs2Y
Expenses are inflating in the US. Teens who are paying for colleges don't have the money. Raising the minimum wage would help people become successful.
@9GTWLK3Progressive2yrs2Y
I agree, i work a job at only 13 an hour, its above the federal min wage but other states still only get 8.25 more money would help especially going into college
@9GTWG932yrs2Y
I completely agree because it’d help people’s lives out a lot especially for people struggling financially
@9GRDWPC2yrs2Y
The cost of living is increasing because of inflation which means the government and business owners need to pay their workers an amount that they can live off of
@9GQVSKV2yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs.
@B5C9RJ3 2mos2MO
We can have lower wages for teenagers who have few skills and desperately need experience. But there is no way for anyone over 25 to support a family on minimum wage. We should lifting up people from below.
@B5CGNHVWomen’s Equality2mos2MO
I don’t agree most teens live on there own or live with grandparents and most grandparents don’t make enough money to support there grandchildren, or most just don’t care about there grandkids.so i think its fair to also let teens have the same minimum wage.
@9GZC2V62yrs2Y
The minimum wage currently is an unlivable amount. Even with raises many people are stuck working retail or food service jobs can't afford to pay rent or bill easy and will never own a house or kids and can't plan or save for any emergency.
@9GPW68W2yrs2Y
Minimum wage should be increased due to the high rates and high taxes in daily living.in order to make it by financially the minimum wage should be increased.
@9FRR3SHIndependent2yrs2Y
Due to inflation the cost of living has raised significantly. For those who for whatever circumstance cannot obtain more than a minimum wage job should be able to still make a livable wage. This takes a little bit of pressure off of the family and their ability to provide for their children. Minimum wage that was livable even 5 years ago is no longer livable today. By raising minimum wage it will also help with the homeless demographic because fewer people will be on the streets due to low income.
@9FRRN7P2yrs2Y
It is impossible to live off of minimum wage due to inflation, and the cost of living should be reduced.
@9GXRYJ42yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs
@9GZTL9C2yrs2Y
The government SHOULD raise the federal minimum wage. As costs of living rise, and minimum wage is not adjusted for inflation, it gets harder and harder for people to support themselves and their family's basic needs.
@9GVTL7Z2yrs2Y
Everyone deserves the right to have a living wage and be able to support themselves. People shouldn't have to have multiple jobs and get paid less than a livable amount of money while corporations have increasing profits.
@9GY7VF42yrs2Y
Yes, I agree! Inflation is getting out of control. I have no idea how adults are making it on minimum wage alone.
@9GZ7VD42yrs2Y
the minimum wage should be raised by the government because of the amount of inflation currently happening its making it harder to live by yourself while having to deal with increased expenses and making it harder to buy a house in the future
@9GQYCM8Libertarian2yrs2Y
The government should raise the federal minimum wage because at the rate we are at now. It is impossible to be independent or even afford the bare minimum to live.
@B5GRHB4 2mos2MO
When the minimum wage was initially established it was enough for a family of 4 to own a house, a car, eat reasonably well, and have a 2 week vacation on a single income. Today you can’t even afford rent in most of America living on a full time minimum wage job. Most companies have moved past it and any job paying minimum wage is bordering on extortion of labor in my opinion.
@B5TLM2L3wks3W
The general argument is one about runaway inflation from introducing more currency into the system. That's not what anyone is championing, really. Take from those who have too much to make sure everyone has *enough* before the double, triple, quadruple dipping begins.
@9GYKHX52yrs2Y
As the rent, housing and other essentials items continue to increase in price but wages stay the same people will be forced into debt and we will see an increase in homelessness.
@9GYL3V6Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
The government should raise the federal minimum wage because of how expensive things are becoming. Also the difference of how much you may get paid doing the same job in different states because one state goes by federal minimum wage for everything, but others may have their own.
Raising the federal minimum wage helps to keep businesses ethical in how they treat their workers, and can only increase the well being of the general populace.
I say minimum wage should be higher when prices of products or things start to raise because it will increase poverty if the minimum wage is low.
@9G52DR62yrs2Y
Yes i agree, prices on everything now are higher than ever, while the minimum wage stays the same. This is drowning young adults and others who are just trying to survive.
@9G5ZFDRIndependent2yrs2Y
The federal minimum wage needs to rise because of inflation over time and the extreme rise of cost for every day needs . These costs have risen and make it more difficult for people to be able to live and support a family.
@9F9Q7FV2yrs2Y
People argue that raising the minimum wage would likely result in wages and salaries increasing across the board, thereby substantially increasing operating expenses for companies that would then increase the prices of products and services to cover their increased labor costs.
@9GW32JN2yrs2Y
That currently, the minimum wage makes it impossible for a single person to live on their own with just minimum wage. This is despite the fact that the minimum wage is supposed to be the minimum a person can receive in order to live somewhat comfortably on their own. Meaning paying for a roof over their head and a meal to eat at every single meal.
@9F9NZPH2yrs2Y
In this society, money is required. In order to have life, liberty, and pursue happiness, you need to have a steady source of income. Minimum wage helps the average worker greatly.
@9GSGSQDRepublican2yrs2Y
Everyone deserves the right to have a living wage and be able to support themselves. People shouldn't have to have multiple jobs and get paid less than a livable amount of money while corporations have increasing profits.
@9GTYVXT2yrs2Y
The current federal minimum wage is not livable, and inflation has already made most aspects of life terrible.
@9GTY8F52yrs2Y
Costs of living are rising due to inflation, and federal minimum wage is not keeping up with the rising costs.
@9H2L4KM2yrs2Y
i make 15.25 an hour , but i mostly work in my house hold minus my boyfriend he makes 10 an hour,we live mostly on our own and its hard to have enough money for food and bills and our "yearly wage"(which its porntless because its not the money we can get ahold of) its to much for food stamps its hard to have enough money to pay for food and gass and bills without tryin to be come homeless
@9GY67WV2yrs2Y
Advocates argue that increasing the minimum wage can help address income inequality by providing low-wage workers with a livable income. They contend that a higher minimum wage can lift individuals and families out of poverty, reduce income disparities, and promote greater economic fairness.
@9GXTWG42yrs2Y
I think that prices have far exceeded a reasonable amount, with wages staying stagnant. If this trend continues we might see a full economic collapse.
@9GQTXZJ2yrs2Y
Why not? Inflation is increasing and getting harder for your parents/you to pay for things. Why wouldn't anyone want to raise it? Sure you're not suffering because you have a good job and a nice house. But other people don't. What about the people who just moved out and need to buy a house but oh my gosh it costs 1,500 for a studio. Then you need to save up but realize that you have to pay for bills and food and if your trying to get a better job and you go to school you'll be in debt because of the loan and it's just a mess.
@9H266382yrs2Y
I think that if they are going to be raising prices on everything that they need to raise wages because it would become to hard for people to even live.
@9GZ5LG72yrs2Y
Yes, the government should raise the federal minimum wage because with prices going up as much as they have been it's hard to keep up with bills when the minimum wage is so low.
Bruh. People are literally dying and becoming impoverished because of how little money they earn, why wouldn't you want a higher minimum wage?
@9GYV3HP2yrs2Y
Anyone who is working full time should be able to provide themselves with housing and other basic needs. You can't measure who gets to live based off of their job.
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