In five pages this paper argues that a living wage does not represent a birthright and therefore should not be regarded by Americans as an entitlement. There is no bibliography included.
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the country. It costs a great deal more to live in New York City, for example, than it does to live in Cleveland, Ohio. If one were to create a
plan to set a minimum wage, in order to make life enjoyable or simply sustainable, there are several things to consider. Much would have to do with an individuals
status. Does he or she have a significant other? If not, does the individual have a roommate or live at home? While a minimum wage cannot be based on all
of these factors as one living wage must be designed for all, it is something to consider. If one is creating a minimum living wage, one cannot obviously calculate it
based upon individual circumstance. If someone has a roommate, for instance, they will need less to live on. At the same time, if someone is married, it is possible that
his or her spouse works. If they have children, the spouses may be stuck home with children and not be able to earn much. On the other hand, with no
children, they are in the most advantageous position and are nicknamed DINKS (double income, no kids). As one can see, everyones circumstances are different. There have been cases of young
adults living in middle class homes as single parents while collecting welfare. Obviously, the parents can take care of their adult offspring, but those adult children become entitled to government
benefits anyway. Clearly, one can see that there are so many different circumstances, entitlements and the setting of wages is rather difficult. To come up with a living wage,
one has to create a figure that is fair to all but considers what a common man or woman might need to put a roof over his head. Basically, a