One Line Monday: Should We Raise the Minimum Wage?

For today's episode of One Line Monday, the Flakes opened up the phones and asked Cat Country listeners what they thought about the recent effort to raise the federal minimum wage.

We heard interesting points from people on both sides.  One lady called in to explain how hard truly difficult it is to live on minimum wage.  Which is true.  On the other hand, if employers are forced to pay higher wages, then that will inevitably raise the price of their products for consumers.

We also heard from several callers, who like the Flakes, are fed up with government entitlement programs.  There is something to be said for accountability and personal responsibility.  If you can't afford to pay your bills, get a second job or work more hours.  It is tough to make a living, but there are millions of people in this country who made the effort to improve their lives, whether that means investing in your education or being the best fast food employee you can be and working hard to get that promotion or raise you need.