[carmody]

Young citizens & moms who probably account for most minimum wage jobs make choices based on their feelings, not reason. They are the ones who jump up and down with glee when Oprah puts a gift under the seats of her audience or gives away a car to each of her audience members. (Ever wonder why Oprah is so popular? She's like Publishers Clearing House - You never know - you might be the next winner on Oprah!)

Minimum wage laws passed by politicians who never had to make a payroll in a real business are 'gifts' to the voters. Gifts given from the pocket of small businesses. Bush will not fight it. Every voter wants to know, "What will you do for me?" Few voters think for the "good of all". It's a losing battle. The voters in this country want to be taken care of. Oprah takes care of her audience. Politicians take care of their voters.

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Following that logic you should be for higher taxes.