You mean minimum wage hikes come out of *our* pockets?

[MTK]

Unreasonable wages? They're not even at a reasonable level yet.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Unreasonable wages? They're not even at a reasonable level yet.

I think a hike is def needed but when I hear the numbers I laugh. Id give the federal minimum a small hike and if cities or states want to do more, go for it...its on you. BUT the caveat is don't ask the federal government for dollars when private business decisions are made. Meaning: My federal tax dollars should not make up for other cities and states legislation mistakes which forces private industry to pay more. Likewise entitlement spending should be cut in cites/states that make those decisions.

Minimum wage hikes...its a dumb conversation about a very small issue and doesn't address much bigger issues within economy, poverty, and role of government.

don't get me wrong, minimum wage hike is needed, but you think this the way to give it to the big, evil corporations? folks, they will ALWAYS find a way to not affect the bottomline by innovation or simply passing the cost to the consumer, as my article clearly is an example of. We need to be smarter people....tax reform, education, income inequality...its all connected folks.