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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:20 PM Original message |
Poll question: Should the minimum wage be different for teenagers? |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
1. delete |
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BeliQueen (433 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
2. self deleted |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. 18 and 19 yr olds are teenagers. Are you saying that anyone |
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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. You are right - I tried to clarify this in my post though... |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:35 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. whoa whoa whoa now! |
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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:21 PM Response to Reply #10 |
32. I didn't say that... why did you think I did? nt |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:55 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. because of this line in your initial *poll* |
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1monster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:18 PM Response to Reply #5 |
30. Some of those teen agers who are living with their parents are helping |
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Nederland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
4. Should wages be based on need? |
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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Take home income is based on need somewhat... |
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Nederland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:36 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. But what about wages? Should they differ? |
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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:41 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. Well the progressive tax system is identical to giving more to those who need it. |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:43 PM Response to Reply #4 |
22. Theoretically you are correct, but economically it's just not possible |
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pennylane100 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. Are they still expected to work as hard |
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MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
8. Yes, Absolutely |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
9. Equal wages for equal work. It shouldn't matter whether or not... |
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RiverStone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 07:42 PM Response to Reply #9 |
37. Agree. But... |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
12. Absolutely not. It hurts both adult and teen workers. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
13. I can't see creating a pool of second class citizens based |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
14. What about teens living in impoverished homes ... |
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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Some businesses locally give raises upon graduation... |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
15. The cost of living from one part of the country to another can be |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
17. Lower the minimum wage for teenagers was a mind-numbingly stupid idea of Raygun's |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
18. It's a training wage when still in high school |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:42 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Baloney! |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:45 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Seems to me that would encourage some kids to drop out of high school |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Mc Jobs suck? |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
20. I've know teens who work to support their family |
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Sydnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
24. That's really one of the most ridiculous questions I have ever heard |
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PistolSteve (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:16 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. I agree with you 100%... still not a stupid question... |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
25. Nope. |
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The Anti-Neo Con (402 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
26. It should be the same IMO. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
28. Hell No. |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
31. A 15 dollar minimum wage might be considered a "living wage," but that means... |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
33. This is a very interesting question... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. Nobody should be paid less for the same work. Ever. |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-04-06 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
35. Are products and services any cheaper for teens? |
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