I used to make minimum wage. then I got a raise. all I did was put my heart, soul and ambition into it. now I do not worry about anything
Just think, if minimum wage would have kept up with costs you'd have made a couple hundred more per week for years.
And, we wouldn't have the huge welfare rolls.
I'll never understand why some people can't see the obvious cause and effect.
On that we agree. Here's another cause and effect; acquire an in demand skill set and that pays enough to support you.
You mentioned in a post that these people need to get paid what they deserve. For most of us we understand they already are getting paid what they deserve. They get paid for the skill the provide to their employer. The wages of which are established through the free market. You seem to think 'what they deserve' is based on something else. What is that exactly? Who should get to determine what you deserve to make if not the free market?