[Popman]

Maybe if these unfortunate people were paid a living wage

You do understand there is no such thing as a "living wage"

Go ahead and define it for us...

There is a starting wage, sometimes the minimum federal or state standard...

Given time and timing you get a raise based on your performance or ability...then miraculously you no longer make minimum wage...

You have increased your skill level...

Amazingly, I hire people all the time starting at $11.00 to $13.00 an hour based on their training, skills and work history...

[trisham]

“From each according to his ability, to each according to his need”