Comments on: Florida’s Minimum Wage To Increase As Debate Continues

By: DavidHuieGreen

DavidHuieGreen — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:32:51 +0000

REGARDING:
“You know, I never have understood the visceral reaction to the minimum wage”

Simple, some see it as free money for the poorest.
Some see it as stealing money from those people who have to pay it and robbing their savings by reducing the value of their money.

David for honest people

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:39:32 +0000

In the game, not every person can win. Some are at the apex of the pyramid, more are on the bottom.

Some of this socioeconomic structuring is built into the system, some of it the result of random chance.

The only way to ascend in the game is to better one’s self though education and/or successful entrepreneurship.

Increasing the minimum wage will only result in inflation on prices that are already rising, as a result of the dollar struggling against an 18 trillion dollar deficit.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:18:57 +0000

@BT–I agree-and it all comes back to an oversimplification of issues practiced by BOTH major parties in this country.

BOTH appeal to the lowest common denominator=most votes.
BOTH are bought & paid for by sums of money we commoners can’t imagine.
BOTH are interested in maintaining/regaining power.

Hard-working folks bear the brunt.. Always do–and that’s the reason this experiment carries on. Sign on or sign off~

Whining is not becoming.

By: BT

BT — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:48:18 +0000

You know, I never have understood the visceral reaction to the minimum wage. In small measure, it stimulates the economy. Poor people are generally going to spend every last dime they have, which has a multiplier effect.

In large measure, it can be inflationary. Businesses can only absorb so much cost increase before it is passed on to the consumer. If kept moderate and indexed to inflation, it’s really not going to lead to massive unemployment and starving babies.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:50:27 +0000

If the minimum wage is raised beyond what is mandate of the CPI based raise, consumers will see price increases to off-set the new costs. Great for those that are at the bottom of the pay scale – the ones who havent done a thing to improve themselves but demand a pay raise – not so good for those on fixed incomes who raise were tied to the CPI. You know, those who are known as retiree’s.

The minimum wage is the salary rate for a beginner with minimal skills. If you have been in a minimum wage job for more than 2 years, you should be asking your employer what you can do to move up in the organization, or, you should be seeking another job.

George Stone Vo-Tech offers a number of short-term training programs that allows for graduates to obtain employment with starting pay exceeding $14 and hour plus benefits. There are better paying jobs available. However, those in minimum wage jobs need to be willing to obtain the needed training and education to obtain these jobs.

By: Facts

Facts — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:23:18 +0000

Less than 5% make minimum wage so this means 5% will get a raise and 95% will be making closer to minimum wage. O yeah and the prices will go up so the minimum wage people will still be just as poor. But look at the good side we will be paying more taxes since people will be making more and prices will go up. Let’s keep going in this direction.

By: JT

JT — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:35:45 +0000

Yeah let’s just raise it to $100 an hour. The magic money used to pay wages comes from the sky. Everyone wants better pay but people expecting to make $35,000 a year being the guy that squirts the ketchup on the bun are expecting too much money. Better yourself. Educate yourself. Then push toward a higher paying job. I don’t make great money but I’m tired of seeing my generation wanting everything handed to them or they’ll figure out a type of “discrimination” it is if their demands are not met.