Minimum wage

I am double minded about the minimum wage.

If we are paid for our work, then belief that there should be a minimum wage implies that there is a minimum value assigned to any and all work that can be completed in an hour.  If you think about that its quite silly.  Imagine if we paid for our gas based on how long we drove only?  You could drive a motorcycle, or a semi-truck, 2 ft or 80 miles, in circles, or in a straight line, all for one set price per hour.

On the other hand, if we are living in a society (like ours) that is fixated on having a minimum wage, then I actually think we should raise it, then take the entire raise back in federal income taxes.  Its would be deficit neutral, and ensure that everyone who works has some skin in the game when it comes to federal spending.  and everyone will have to vote on whether they want more money, or more government.