And, more importantly, why should that particular businesslady be allowed to reap the benefits of that pay differential ~ why isn't it given to me to put in my pocket? Certainly I am as deserving of it as she is.
When we examine the equity in the system, it seems to me that business should not expect a government subsidy, nor hot and cold running illegal aliens, in a competitive system. Rather, business should compete fairly, within the law.
What is a "living wage"? how much a person has to make to acquire everything they want? Or is it how much a person has to make to being able to provide for themselves what they need. $15.00 an hour! my, oh my! That's a lot of money!