I have an idea. Instead of demanding government determine and insure a "living wage", why not have the worker decide? If you aren't making enough money to support yourself and your family, do something else. Crazy, huh? But seriously, learn a trade, obtain a skill, go to school, start a business . . . There are still opportunities out there. Quit complaining, get off your ass, and do something about your situation.
It's simple, really.
Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy
First of all it is "ensure" not "insure". Second, it isn't simple with one job for every three job seekers now. There are a lot of people out there getting off their asses and trying to do something about their situations, but it isn't easy to pull up roots, move somewhere there are jobs without a job leaving friends and family behind. I've been meeting and talking to these people and helping them or getting help from them since 2004 when I was first laid off. Few have the advantages that I have and i recognize it so I'd like to make it a lot easier on them since even if they have a good stable job, life isn't all that easy raising a family and doing the things that most of us do to live our lives. Worrying about work, food, shelter, education and even clothing makes it a hell of a lot harder.
It isn't cheap or easy to learn a trade, obtain the right skill, go to school (I have all the advantages and recently spend $30K on school - not everybody can afford that and there are lots of predators out there selling "school" and "skills" that do nothing for people) or even start a business. Some are complaining, but mostly I see people talking about how to make it easier and better for people to get those skills, trades, education and start those businesses than it is today. Like IS tough for most, but there is no reason we can't work to make it a little less tough and unfair to many. IMHO that is part of what government is for (opportunity vs. outcome).