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I think Minimum Wage is an imperfect solution to a problem for which we do not have a better solution.
Ideally, people are paid what their worth. But in a perfect economic system, each employed human being would be making the greatest contribution possible to the economy-- and I don't believe that people are not capable of contributing more than 7.50 and hour. Given that the economic system is not perfect, and we have not been able to figure out how to get everybody to contribute to the fullest extent, minimum wage is a good safety net to make sure people don't get screwed. I reluctantly accept it.
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The less government in the private sector, the better.
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However, there is ample opportunity in this country. The American Dream is alive and well, despite many who claim otherwise. All it takes is the desire to do what it takes.
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I don't think this debate is gonna get anywhere if you keep talking in warm-fuzzy ideological mantras and CaliCoug is speaking at a different level of concreteness.
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Are you saying that what I say is untrue?
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Those willing to work for minimum wage only deserve the minimum wage and nothing more. Still, my original complaint is that I don't like the idea of the government telling me how much I would have to pay someone should I hire employees.
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reality's a lot more complicated
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