Originally Posted by Bladewire

Right and this isn't a bipartisan issue. Anyone who cares about our economy needs to realize that since 1988 Congress has raised it's pay 15 times to reflect changes in the economy, while only raising the minimum wage 3 times. Now we have wild swings in the economy trying to compensate and small businesses will suffer, but only those those haven't adapted in advance or are already on rocky ground as it is.