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by s1artibartfast 633 days ago
If you want to make a minimum wage argument, you have to look at total receipts and benefits.

For better or worse, we have opted for a systems where much of the receipts for low income works flow directly from the government. A minimum wage worker qualifies for free healthcare, food subsidies, and greatly subsidized housing if they can navigate the waitlist.