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In reply to the discussion: Mark Pryor Comes Out Against Federal Minimum Wage Hike [View all]freebrew
(1,917 posts)To a small employer or maybe someone just starting out, think of the obstacles he must face.
Business licenses, zoning bribes and building permits along with the payoffs required.
$10/hr might not seem like much, but this guy has to compete with Mexicans and Indians and Chinese
that work for much, much less. Thanks to the corporatists and the publicans, we are in a 'global' economy that allows other governments to treat their citizens like slaves and the big-business guys want the same rights here. So, they squeeze out invention, creativity and pride in the workplace. All at the same time requiring total loyalty to the 'company'.
Mostly though, it's asshat employers that want to make a fortune of their employees that are just leeches and must be lowlife because they work for the guy.
Rant over...