Living wage

The United States has always been about allowing the people to make their own choices and, when needed, for the people to ask and receive help from the government. It is in fact the governments job to help the people in their time of need. No, I don't think the assistance programs should be a permanent answer to problems. However, with the loss of control, the people have no choice but to rely on these assistance programs thanks to companies who are not willing to pay a wage that the people can survive off of. What companies seem to forget is that while they are making money, they also need to pay their workers a living wage. Otherwise their workers will suffer and not want to spend their money on anything except needs; food, water, electricity, transportation, housing, and entertainment. These are the basic needs. Many would argue entertainment as not being essential, however I ask those of you who would to think about it. Maintaining ones health requires healthy food, clean water, and access to affordable health care. Somethings missing though. Something that many people neglect until something bad happens. Mental health. It is as important as physical health.
Entertainment; movies, music, video games, books; is required in order to maintain a healthy mind. Entertainment makes people involved and challenges to think about things from different perspectives. Therefore it is a requirement for health living.
By refusing to pay a living wage companies will eventually start to lose profit because their workers are not spending money on their products. Which means that these companies start to lose profit, meaning more layoffs and more people who are either homeless or living off of government assistance programs. Next time you hear about the company you work for laying people off, or you are having troubles keeping up with bills, remember to talk to your boss about what it would mean to the economy should a large amount people getting laid off, or how it would help the company and other companies if your boss gave you or anyone else a raise.

Good vibes and pleasant days to you.