Minimim Wage

In my opinion, minimum wage should be raised by one dollar an hour. As stated in the article, it would mean around $2,000 more a year for full time minimum wage workers. There are all types of different jobs that require different skills, including physical and mental, but all are strenuous to some degree. Even though people can survive on minimum wage as it is now, it is no luxury. Most are living paycheck to paycheck, and counting every penny. However, if it was raised by $1.00, the extra amount would do nothing but help those struggling to get by every day. As it was also stated in the article, more money to spend would increase the demand on products such as clothing or food. If more people have the money to buy something, more people will buy it. This helps businesses and compaines make more profit. A one dollar raise on minimum wage would be helpful to many Americans.