Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Inquiry#4
I have mad respect forBarbara Ehrenreich. She humbled herself to learn what it really means to make only a minimum wage. Yes, minimum wage is barely enough to pay utility bills. Those who make more money, have no idea what it feels like to struggle financially. Most of the time those who make minimum wage receive such paid because they didn't or just cannot do any better. It's always a plus when any individual put themselves in someone elses shoes in order to understand more about them, instead of just judging. Since these types of things do occur in the world today, the government could show some consideration, and try to make things better for their citizens. Although many earn minimum wage, they shouldn't be look down on in a negative perspective. There are plenty of single parents in the world, and they do their best to provide for their children. Some even work 2-3 jobs to try and give their kids the neccessitites of life. It's never easy to struggle financially.
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I agree with Bridgett's post on this reading. Not everyone is presented with the same opportunities, so it's unfair to judge. I don't believe that one could successfully support him/herself and a child on minimum wage, and as there are plenty of single mothers out there attempting to do so, I feel that it is the government's job to step in. I cannot think of any single thing our country can do to visibly change the way things are done, but working towards at least providing a sufficient educationto anyone who desires one would be a good start. Also, raising minimum wage could help stimulate a change for those who are less fortunate.
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