My view is simply that anyone working full-time deserves to have the basics covered. I'd be happy to see their income elevated, adjusted for regional differences, to achieve this. Despite my generally conservative position on economic issues, I think it's shameful to have poverty levels that we do in a developed country like Canada. We can afford, if we choose, to ensure that no one has to freeze their ass off out in the cold while going hungry in this country. Probably would cost us less than healthcare, policing, incarceration, etc. that we're paying now. Think hand-up not hand-out...except for the most destitute.
As for people who are making thirty-something grand a year who'd have their noses out of joint if low income earners received a salary boost, I say try harder for goodness sake, is that the best you've got? Quit whining! ...conservative, remember?
