Originally Posted by TrashyGirl

Ultimately, American taxpayers are footing the bill for a lower minimum wage. The government is a vortex sucking up tax monies needed to subsidize the social services that these workers qualify for, whether it's Walmart or McD's or wherever. However, even if min wage was raised and these min wage employees also received company health ins and did not qualify for other assistance, I don't think taxes would be lowered as an offset.