[Beagle8U]

Who would want to work for minimum wage? Just end it and people would work for what they feel their worth is.

Everyone that thinks they are worth $7.25 now are free to work for that, or more, or less.

Since there is no slavery now, nobody is forced to work for any amount.

For "minimum wage" to have any justification people would have to be forced to accept that or nothing. Most people make far and away more so that argument holds no water.

[SoldierDad]

Minumum wage is a government construct created way back when workers first started organizing unions, and the Govmnt figured this was a way to keep employers from taking advantage of the labor force. Now it is primarily for entry level jobs for those with out any real work experience or skills. It was never intended to be a "living wage" and the Dems need to stop seeing this as the issue. People working for minimum wage need to be encouraged to move up the employment ladder, not just accept another government handout. They will never be able to get ahead by waiting for the Dems to give them more.