(M) When it comes to making sure people in need are fed and can provide for themselves, we have only three options; 1. We can Raise The Minimum Wage, and force corporations to pay a living wage, so that a full time minimum wage job will provide the lowest standard of living but will still be financially viable without Government assistance. 2. We can subsidize the corporations by providing government assistance, essentially paying for the corporations to rob their employees. Were already doing this instead of forcing corporations to pay a living wage, and because of it the corporations are raking in record profits while the poverty rate is rapidly rising, and the middle class has almost disappeared. 3. We can do nothing, and let the poor and starving turn to crime to support themselves, if theyre not already dying on the streets from lack of food and water. If youre not a fan of either of the first two options, and most conservatives arent, this is the option youre choosing. Whether its your stated position or not, if you dont agree with the first two options this is what youre suggesting. Conservatives are constantly claiming that charities would step in to fill the void if Government assistance was no longer available, but anyone familiar with how underfunded most charities already are knows thats a delusional fantasy. I find it appalling that the party which opposes raising the minimum wage is the same party which wants to eliminate government assistance. The GOPs message to the poor is clear; your survival doesnt matter. Its time we showed the GOP the same consideration.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:32:15 +0000