Currently, the Democratic platform have committed to increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars an hour. On the other hand, Republicans claim that increasing minimum wage will increase unemployment and consequently more people will require the need of governmental assistance. Specifically, Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, is concerned about jobs being taken away to those who want to reach the economic ladder. While I agree that some people may have economic trouble to support their families, I do not see how a minimum wage increase directly benefits those who are in
Currently, the Democratic platform have committed to increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars an hour. On the other hand, Republicans claim that increasing minimum wage will increase unemployment and consequently more people will require the need of governmental assistance. Specifically, Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, is concerned about jobs being taken away to those who want to reach the economic ladder. While I agree that some people may have economic trouble to support their families, I do not see how a minimum wage increase directly benefits those who are in