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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd say that an employer has [b]a moral obligation to pay his workers a living wage[/b] - $7.50 an hour ain't it. Can't pay a living wage? Then you need to do something else. [/quote]

That may be, but an employer has a higher moral obligation to his family. Furthermore, the employer has a higher moral obligation to repay any debts and to offer his customers a product/service at a competitive price. It's irrational for any employer to overpay his employees beyond the economic value of their labor because such an employer would be violating his higher moral obligation to his family, lenders, and customers. 
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Greed. Those higher moral obligations you're describing are greed. You're arguing that an employer should prioritize the greed of himself and others over ensuring his employees don't need food stamps to feed themselves.

It is entirely possible for a business owner to 1) pay a living wage 2) pay his bills and 3) offer a competitive price on their product. The fact that you think 1 must be sacrificed in favor of the others is really sad. There are plenty of businesses already making this work.

Again, people in other countries get paid a living wage, and have Healthcare as a basic right. Why do we not think it possible to achieve this for our country? Aren't we supposed to be the greatest country on earth? Or do we still only mean for it to be great for wealthy white people?[/quote]

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