So? Elections have consequences, don't they?
How so? Would those small businesses not see an uptick in revenues thanks to increased demand from higher wages? If more people have more money to spend, do you not think they will spend it?You're going to force small businesses in small towns to downsize employment or go out of business.
Most of those for whom this would affect have no debt or savings, meaning they will be spending the money immediately.
More spending will cause businesses to fail? I've read a lot of crackpot economic theory in my day, but that one is the most crackpot of them all.
People need it everywhere. This isn't a regional thing. This is a national thing for the sake of the economy. For the sake of the economy, people need higher wages in order to create demand.If you really want to help people, then focus on cities and/or states where they need the money just to pay the rent or eat.
This is Econ 101...people aren't going to spend money if they don't have it.
Every place needs it. Everywhere. Every city. Every county. Every town.The cost of living and, therefore, the cost of a living wage is not the same across the USA so why force one on places that don't need it?
The only "problem" a $15/hr minimum wage causes is increased demand, and increased revenues. Why? Because higher wages create more demand, and more demand drives hiring and revenues.Democrats always seem to fall into the trap of ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL. It doesn't and is likely to cause as many problems as it solves when that approach is taken.
Opposing a minimum wage increase is a sure fire way to be on the wrong side of any economic argument.
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