[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

That isn't an option in this instance. She has been told by many of us that we are supportive of an increase, but in a CDD form of government, it doesn't come to a vote. She isn't helping this cause, which she says no longer affects her directly, as she is the wife a retired Fireman. Talking about minimum wage to a group of people who have lived very carefully, for the most part, saved and sacrificed themselves, also worked long hours or two jobs,doesn't win sympathy. We may NOT have walked in the footsteps of first responders but we have lived long enough that we don't have to have a house fall on us to understand a situation. Many of us have uncles, brothers, sisters, and friends who are in Law Enforcement or EMS or Firefighters. We get it. We really do understand. There is no need to stir the pot and make us feel as if we are adversaries, when we are not.

Extremely well said.