[Duff]

The problem with a "solution" like this is same as the problem that the minium wage presents: it is insufficient to live on, and less than the value of social services benefits.

If you want to magically improve the plight of the poor, make cheap housing available in urban areas without a qualification process (ie. Section 8, public housing)

[Drbble]

Wall Street tried that, by destroying the real estate market.

[Duff]

Wall St gave people with no money the ability to buy stuff that they cannot afford. I'm talking about a $300/mo apartment.