FoodBanter.com - View Single Post - Dining Minimum

Gary

Janet wrote:
>
> In article >, says...
>
> > I think taxes are higher in the UK but I don't know.
>
> True; but people in the UK working full time for minimum wage, pay
> very little income tax on it; all low-wage parents automatically qualify
> for a range of state child benefits and many also qualify for
> housing/rent subsidy. And all get full healthcare free at the point of
> delivery.

Interesting that in the UK it's a good thing. Here in the US it seems
to be a bad thing and blame put on Walmart.

G.