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Originally Posted by MattyC
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Personally, I'm for higher tax vs min wage, because the min wage is an arbitrary calculation and doesn't mean people necessarily spend the money on what they should (lack of financial acumen is a problem in poverty, obviously). Providing the services means they have no choice but to use them, thereby essentially using the money for what the minimum wage is intended to provide for them.
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This also has the benefit of ensuring that the minimum wage earners who need a hand (those living independently) get it, instead of those minimum wage earners who don't (teens living at home).