The debate over minimum wage law continues to provide incredible comments from people who, unfortunately, are in a position to influence the outcome. Check out this gem from Rep. Alma Adams (D-Guilford), which appears in this Durham Herald-Sun story.
The sponsor of the minimum wage bill said opponents use economics and statistics as an excuse not to help the less fortunate. “It’s very easy to dismiss it and say, ‘Those are the economics and they’re going to put people out of work,'” said Rep. Alma Adams, D-Guilford. “We shouldn’t be so hard-edged. … We shouldn’t lose compassion for people.”
So, hey, let’s all hold hands and sing while we try to implement policy that will hurt the very people we’re purporting to help.
