tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347777205673087515.post2810283875788928685..comments2023-04-26T10:08:46.374-04:00Comments on Steve Newton for 22nd State Representative: About the minimum wage . . .Steve Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11093237200707622411noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347777205673087515.post-75680734206078193722014-01-30T00:10:56.658-05:002014-01-30T00:10:56.658-05:00Two thoughts: 1) One State out west has been rehab...Two thoughts: 1) One State out west has been rehabing abandoned properties and giving them to the homeless. They say their State saves money because that cost is less than emergency care, shelter cost and food bank costs. Their homeless get pride in ownership and become part of society again. We need to watch and see the long term effects. 2) Minimun wage is a tough issue. A living wage is needed, I've heard that argument since the wage was raised from $1.65/hour. It doesn't last. Those on the bottom get more money but that means there are now more people on the bottom of the wage scale, because those that worked up to $8.25, don't usually get anything. It's like they worked for years and get thrown back to the bottom. McDonald's labor costs are only 20% of their budget, they will survive. I've recently talked to 3 small business owners and they don't know what their going to do, one might not make it. They are really concerned. The problem begins in Washington, controlling the money supply, printing too much money, wasting too much and spending too much, but worst of all, continually taking more. Politics need to change and I hope to work with Steve next year. Bob Wilson 7th District House CandidateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795990851363771234noreply@blogger.com