Seattle $15 Minimum Wage

[n8ball2013]

what do you think would happen to our country without a military? I'm guessing you're anti government. What you are saying there is no job in the government that is worthwhile.

[Jessica]

this thead is about to be driven off the rails. Can i get off at the next stop or is it too late?

[Ahmed Johnson]

Just because the check came from the government it doesn't mean it wasn't earned. Any person in the military earned whatever money they get. Regardless of the reason why they joined, they joined voluntarily. If no one joins, they will force people to join and not pay out at all. I hope you don't think this country would be better off without a military. In my eyes, a handout from the government consists of a drug addict who is healthy enough to work but can't because of their drug use, all while cashing a S.S. check and receiving food benefits.

[TeamHT]

Now that is the DUMBEST thing I have read...serving in the military and uses benefits is a handout? Do you even know what the fucking word implies? As in you do nothing and are given something completely free of responsibility or compensation. How the fuck is putting your life on the line, working long hours, and being away from family not work?

I get benefits from my job which are federally funded...but the fact I work 90 hours a week closing up patients and keeping them alive doesn't change the fact it's a handout? What does the hospital do for the economy? Put the tin foil back on and leave

[Ahmed Johnson]

this thead is about to be driven off the rails. Can i get off at the next stop or is it too late?

There was another thread about 15 dollar minimum wage already. Somehow, this one got all the recent attention.

[OrionStang]

I just said "this fucking guy" out loud in class, while the instructor was talking.

hispls- You have no fucking clue what you're talking about.

[JNells]

I just said "this fucking guy" out loud in class, while the instructor was talking.

hispls- You have no fucking clue what you're talking about.

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I'm anti big govt and against the military industrial complex, but even I know what hispls said is complete and utter bullshit. If anything our service members are not compensated and taken care of well enough... Ie, those on true govt assistance take in and strain the economy far more than any service member. The military IS providing a service, making sure people like you have the freedom to spew the garbage you just said...

You're welcome!

[TeamHT]

True, I too am against big government and the military industrial complex but the military servicemen is grasping at straws

[detroitdb]

While i agree $15 an hr seems a little extreme. Their should be a minimum wage for each state determined by a cost of living ratio. Think of how many Ceo's and athletes are overpaid, and yet their are those killing them selves just to feed their family. I think this gap will most likely never be fair or get resolved.

As far as kingsuv mentioning their always programs to help the homeless to get them on their feet, that couldn't be farther from the truth. Maybe in your state that may be true, but can not be said for all states. Here we had a homeless veteran who we tried for over a year to get him help, with no luck. So for about a year and a half a group of us and helped to keep this man in a apartment and various other expenses with no help from the gov except $185 food card a month. We eventualy found a family member who had been searching for him and was glad to take him in.

Their was actually a news story here a few years back, discussing the system here and how it was biased and unfair to all races and genders. Many programs for minorities and single woman, yet their where no programs or benefits afforded to the single male.

Conclusion, shit just isn't fair and probably never will be.

That is what the red cross is for, NOT our Government!!!! The government is here to protect the ground we live on.If government would keep out of public affairs we would not be in this situation. Pro athletes overpaid boo hoo actors overpaid boo hoo!!!! Go train and like Jordan said Do IT thats what freedom is. The government is to involved with our personal lives do you really care what NBA team obama likes? I dont, and furthermore he shouldnt have the time to even think of basketball.. Years ago Salvation Army, insert church name here, red cross etc were formed to help the needy. Sorry about the homeless veteran though i kinda got off on a tangent...sorry

[JNells]

I would've been in favor of a wage increase, if it was set up in a way where as it's not an across the board min wage... And definitely not such a drastic raise like 80%+ either!! But more incremental and more geared towards huge multinational corporations. As an example, Walmart.. Who is our nations largest employer and also has highest number of FULL TIME employees on govt assistance.

IMHO If you are a full time employee (40+ hours a week) regardless of your skill or trade level, you should be compensated enough to support yourself without the NEED for govt assistance. (Not saying you should live like a king, but enough for the bare necessities of life.. Food/water/shelter).