[TexKan]

OK - I feel like a salmon swimmin upstream with bears huntin me. It's obvious I think differently bout minimum wage earners than some. It seems the majority pay more than minimum wage anyhow. So if that's the case - what the issue? Ya just feel those making minimum wage are low lifes and aren't worthy of making more 5.15 an hour? You feel that they cost you too much already? Do ya realize after taxes that hourly wage barely buys a gallon of milk, a gallon of gas, a loaf of bread. Oh well - guess not. I personally don't mind paying a little more to raise the standard of living or at least the opportunity to raise the standard of living for anyone. Don't bother me none. Small business owners will probably feel the pinch I agree and I hope that's not a hardship for anyone but then it's a hardship at anytime to pay more for what you used to get for a fixed price. If there wasn't minimum wage - there would be no where to start from when it comes to what a person is worth. Not everyone (most) aren't honest enough to pay people what they are worth. Look at the slave labor commin in here everyday.