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Originally Posted by wisski
I mean what are you doing with the other 70 hrs of your week that your awake? Sitting at home masturbating?
I grew up in the country too. However, I think it is a little silly to site reasonable productivity as cause for concern in th e US...
Americans work more hours than any other western country
A 40 hour work week IS expecting more out of wage earners by relevant comparison. Further, I never suggested that minimum wage should be sufficient for anything other than a modest rental, transportation, food security, healthcare, internet, homephone, and humble savings (alternate use childcare, retirement savings, or luxuries like cellphones/cable).
I'm not suggesting home ownership, new cars, new cell phones for all. Just the possibility of a subsidy-free existence for all full-time workers.