@ptab01 @unitedcitizen01 @andream94218228 @bettemidler @realdonaldtrump yes, but minimum wage set a standard 4 middle class wages too. as the $1 buys less, working &amp; middle class have far less discretionary income today &amp; most households include 2 workers. if min wage had maintained itself relative 2 buying power, wages would b higher. more spending.