I am going to stay out of the economics argument. But I will add this:
The real drivers and organizers of the $15.00 per hour movement consider this a civil rights issue. You can take from that what you will.
Don’t want to become the local Walmart Greeter before the age of 70? Educate yourself!
A lot of people on this board have recently been lamenting the time they have wasted learning to read and write. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself on the dole 10 years from now.
Or you can live by this mantra:
“The world needs ditch diggers too”
My advice:
Don’t be complacent. The world will change, and the skills required to succeed will change with it. I know a few people my age that lost their factory jobs. After watching the news for 30 years they just didn't see it coming.
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George Thoroughly Bad
The landlady said, "You got the rent money yet?",
I said, "No, can't find no job"
Therefore I ain't got no money to pay the rent
She said "I don't believe you're tryin' to find no job"
Said "I seen you today you was standin' on a corner,
leaning up against a post"
I said "But I'm tired, I've been walkin' all day"
She said "That don't confront me,
long as I get my money next Friday"
Now next Friday come I didn't have the rent,
and out the door I went
LHC