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Don’t Let The Government Dictate What’s Fair

Fair. It’s one of the most debated words in the political lexicon, and one that can be used as a euphemism to dupe unsuspecting listeners into supporting policies that hurt. Case in point: Later this month, Idahoans for a Fair Wage, a left-wing group led by a Democratic community organizer, will launch a ballot initiative […]

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Any Minimum Wage Is A Bad Idea

In 2006, my 15-year-old son worked as a lifeguard/swimming instructor making $5.15. per hour.  In 2007 and 2008, he got a $.10 an hour raise each year because he had one-year more experience.  In 2008, minimum wage increased to $5.85 per hour.  Although my son liked the raise, he noticed something:  He got paid the […]