If only Democrats had the stones to do this.

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      That depends on the position and location. I believe it should be enough to satisfy the cost of living in your area, provided you work full-time, if that’s what you’re getting at.

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        That depends on the position and location. I believe it should be enough to satisfy the cost of living in your area, provided you work full-time, if that’s what you’re getting at.

        And I live in a red state, so getting there won’t happen without an increase in the national minimum wage.

        Until then, I would like to know how little per hour you think my life is worth. And if that is a positive number.

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          Why must you make everything about oppression without even an attempt at understanding my point? Your victim mentality will get you nowhere in life.

          Take a minute to read the countless examples I’ve taken the time to write to answer your questions and you’ll see my point is in defense of states with a lower cost of living. I would benefit more from a higher minimum wage than $17/hr, at the cost of lower income states.

          I’m in support of an increase to the federal minimum wage. I simply said it should not be above the national median income, but above the poverty line of the states with the lowest cost of living, and should be done in conjunction with other systemic changes to ensure a stabile living wage.