06-20-2022, 03:47 PM
(06-20-2022, 03:26 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I don't know where you live, but the average apartment rental costs $1694 here in Nashville.I'm riding a roller coaster with your posts today. You'll say like 4 or 5 things I can agree with then one or two things that make me do a doubletake. :)
Do I think everyone should be able to cover for basic apartment, transportation, basic utilities (water, electric, gas, internet, phone), and food while making at least minimum wage and working 40 hours a week?
Yes.
If you're gonna put the average rent, why not put the average wage (instead of the lowest possible wage?) What's the lowest possible rent in Nashville? I bet it's not 1700/month.
Anyways, those people on the lower end of the income scale making 300/week fulltime can afford those things with the programs that are available to them. Housing assistance, welfare, zero tax liability. Will they get a 1700/month apartment? Probably not. Will they be able to survive? In theory, yes.
Unless of course, you're advocating to raise the minimum wage, eliminate those programs, and level the tax liability. I can get behind that idea. :)