Wages go up -> prices go up

Wait until a gallon of milk is $8-10

Better to increase spending on social services

Did you even read any of the links? Prices are barely affected.

So did that Berkeley study examine the effects of a minimum wage that is more than double what it currently is? Or, for that matter, did it factor in the inevitable (and only fair) wage increase that would have to happen all the way the chain for every long-term employee that is already earning 15 dollars an hour?

And surely the Portland Mercury and the Seattle Stranger willingly pay all of their employees and contributors the equivalent salary of 15 dollars an hour, right? Anything less would make you giant hypocrites.

Oh yes, let's debate using straw men that in no way resemble the actual proposal. That's a perfectly sound way to reach an informed conclusion. Makes total sense.

Then you probably shouldn't be posting at all. Most people don't appreciate when banned users try to circumvent the ban by creating another account.