Are you a reigstered Democrat, Republican or Independent?
2006-10-23 11:08:08 · 9 answers · asked by tiptop77 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Raising the minimum wage would be a mistake. The market place needs to determine wages; otherwise everyone will needlessly pay more for things. Where I live in IL, our min wage is already a little bit higher than the Federal one and there is no one even paying it that I know of. Even McDonalds pays more than $2 over the min wage. I imagine there are places in the south where the cost of living is less and companies can pay min wage, but even then it’s probably only to teenagers and illegals. Where I live, they are almost always hiring at retail stores and fast food places even when they pay considerably above min wage. When they can’t get enough people to work, they will have to raise their wages again. That is how it should work. Even Wal-Mart pays $8/hr entry level. The people who benefit the most from the low prices at places like McDonalds and Wal-mart are the one’s who would be hurt the most with forced min wages. They will pay more for everything just so some teenagers with a job can afford more I-pods and other toys.
I’m a Republican - but not registered as one. I used to vote for both parties depending on the candidates platform, but now that the radical Hollywood left and Rich billionaire socialists have taken over the Democrat Party I’ll vote straight Republican no matter what.
I’m probably considered middle class. My husband is a Union Worker and I have a college degree but left my career to raise my son. I work semi- professionally part time from home.
2006-10-23 11:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Nobody Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm definitely for a national mminimum wage increase! Minimum wage is almost criminal! People can't be expected to make an honest living on minimum wage!
I'm middle class.. I'm a registered republican, although I always seem to end up voting democrat.
2006-10-23 18:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We should raise the minimum wage so that one breadwinner working 40 hours a week can keep a family of 4 above the poverty line.
I've been a registered republican for 10+ years, and have a 6-figure income.
2006-10-23 18:25:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No because it will cost jobs and increase prices because the expenses will be passed on to the consumer. Middle class. Independent but now voting Republican
2006-10-23 18:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am on disability. I am Rebublican!
For a variety of reasons, but I'll list only one.
Raise the minimum wage and more illegials will cross the border. i.e. The businessman in the US could not afford it.
Most business in the US is small business.
2006-10-23 18:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jack G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am for a national minimum wage increase. I think it has been time we raised it. I am an Independent.
2006-10-23 18:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey here's my point. Congress and the Senate get an automatic cost of living increase every year. And they have such problems raising it up higher for everyone else?
I am actually a Republican whose disappointed with his party the last 8 year or so.
2006-10-23 18:16:48 · answer #7 · answered by Robert B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
registered Democrat...for minimum wae, I make $36,000 a year.
It's only fair...at restaurants i always give a tip because I know they make min. wage.
2006-10-23 18:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you raise minimum wage
Profit will be less.
And employees will have to lose their jobs.
It's a stupid idea.
I'm a REPUBLICAN!
Screw you hippies!!!
2006-10-23 18:16:13 · answer #9 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋