1. On page 299, Abramsky talks about how economists with the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst released a report calling for significant increase of the minimum wage and think this is something that needs to happen. For many people, they have to live on minimum wage while supporting a family and sometimes minimum wage is not enough and they are forced to live in poor conditions and live off of welfare. It's because of the low amount for minimum wage that causes people to live in poverty. I think that by raising the amount for minimum wage, we will see a decrease in poverty and more people being able to afford to provide for their family.
2. On page 310, Abramsky talked about these big companies with millions of dollars and having them use their money to help decrease poverty. I think this is a good idea, because these companies could supply jobs to people living in poverty or using their money to establish places where people could get jobs. Instead of using their money on themselves to make more money, why don't these companies use it for a good cause?
3. On page 317, Abramsky discusses the fact that we as a society should find ways to help those living in poverty instead of ignoring the problem. This is something. That I agree with, because these people are living within our communities and they are just as deserving as we are and there shouldn't be a reason why we shouldn't help them. If we take the time to come up with ideas to provide shelter and food to people living in poverty, we are strengthening our community and our overall society.
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