I agree, but the idea that someone posted that there has not been an increase in so many years, is not correct. Each state sets minimum wages. Personally, I don't believe it to be constitutional, for the gov to dictate how much I can pay for a service, but if the courts support the gov, what can you do. Just another example of subtle tyranny.

For some reason, you have those that have never had to search for a job, that think that jobs are so hard to find that they should be able to survive on minimum wages. Minimum wages are not normally full time jobs, but jobs for teenagers, second jobs/part-time jobs or wives wanting to get out of the house, or seniors that don't want to stay home or to supplement their retirement. If you don't like how much you earn, then find another job. I've had many, many jobs since I was 14 years old. I was never forced to stay at one job and I don't think the law has changed in that respect.