An Inconvenient Truth

Going over arguments from all sides about a raise in minimum wage, I would have to say that it's not needed at this time. What is needed is more job creation, less tax breaks for large corporations, and lower cost of living. Raising the minimum wage will not allow people to be able to survive as the costs of living will go up. The price of food and needed supplies will increase. Rent will increase as the costs of up keep on housing will go up. Raising the minimum wage is admirable, however the benefits would not out weigh the inevitable costs of doing so. Corporations are being treated as people, and are being taxed less. Corporations are committing atrocities against the people they would hire so that things like; safe work practices, fair and equal pay, the ability to earn a raise or a higher position; can be denied to those who com in at the entry level positions.
Another thing we dearly need is sweeping government reform. Our government is not to be making decisions that do not coincide with the will of the people. We've allowed corporations, banks, and corrupted organizations buy our politicians so that legislation can be passes that benefits them and pushes us closer and closer to a form of enslavement that would mean living under true tyrannical ruler-ship. What happens when you work for a company that can deny you payment, or fire you, because you called in sick more than six times a year? What happens when the government takes away your right to voice your opinion and you cannot do anything because they'll have you killed or worse?
We're dangerously close already. These things are happening now, we've seen them. We just choose to ignore it because it's inconvenient to do anything about it when the newest episode of Awesome show #42 is on, or when the sports station has your favorite team going against your least favorite team. America is failing because we are letting it happen. We would rather argue over which amendment is more important than realize that they are all equally important. We would rather blame objects and deities for mistakes than those responsible. I am willing to hold my self accountable for my own actions. I am responsible for my own happiness, not the government, not entertainment, not anyone else. Just me. While I have fallen on tough times because of my infirmities, I am still out there every day searching for my next experience, looking for a better way to live my life. Still, I feel as though we could be doing fantastic things as a country. Discovering cures for various diseases, creating the best health care system the world has ever known, creating the best education system which creates enlightened people who have no need for violence. People who once again understand the value of life, who understand what it means to enjoy life, what it means to earn the things that they have.
Yet, I witness arguments that make no sense, arguments which turn us against each other. We accept labels because they make us feel self important. The truth is; we are not liberals, we are not conservatives, we are not republicans, or democrats or libertarians, or anything of that nature because these are ideals and beliefs, not people. We a citizens of the United States of America. Our country is a part of the planet Earth, which is filled with people from different backgrounds different belief systems. We've made it this far without completely destroying each other because of idealists. People who dare to hope for a brighter future for everyone, not just for themselves.