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2007-02-01 / Opinions

Minimum wage hikes have never effectively raised families out of poverty. Do you think the proposed $7.25 minimum wage will make any real difference in the long run? What effect do you think it will have on the economy?


"I think it will make a great difference in the amount of people who were kind of working at the minimum wage right now. It will be a huge asset to them to be able to afford living a little better." JOHN MONTGOMERY Washington Cellular "I think it will make a great difference in the amount of people who were kind of working at the minimum wage right now. It will be a huge asset to them to be able to afford living a little better." JOHN MONTGOMERY Washington Cellular "Our employee, Miss Margaret, is very valuable to us, but it could effect my husband's seasonal after-school help that's needed." LOUISE GRIMAUD Miss Fancy Plants "Our employee, Miss Margaret, is very valuable to us, but it could effect my husband's seasonal after-school help that's needed." LOUISE GRIMAUD Miss Fancy Plants "I think it will make some difference for lower income people. As far as what effect it will have on the economy, I think that some employers might have to downsize some, very small amount." FRANK SPRADLIN Main Street Paint And Decorating "I think it will make some difference for lower income people. As far as what effect it will have on the economy, I think that some employers might have to downsize some, very small amount." FRANK SPRADLIN Main Street Paint And Decorating "I think it will make some difference in the long run. I hope and pray that it will get some people motivated.to get a job. Nobody wants to work for $5.15 an hour. Maybe a higher minimum wage will get people off and want to work." JASON TANNER Bones 'Biscuit Bar' & Grill "I think it will make some difference in the long run. I hope and pray that it will get some people motivated.to get a job. Nobody wants to work for $5.15 an hour. Maybe a higher minimum wage will get people off and want to work." JASON TANNER Bones 'Biscuit Bar' & Grill

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