7) I agree with Sen. Ted Kennedy’s argument that raising the minimum wage helps families because then they would have more money to live off of comfortably. It should eventually be raised enough so that people can afford enough food to feed their families and afford emergency health care. However, the opposing side of corporate businesses argue that raising the minimum wage would cause businesses to have to lay off people and more workers would lose their jobs. Also, people might not be able to qualify for food stamps if they're making more money, which would lower their amount of money for food. Even though that’s a valid counter-argument, I think workers still deserve for their minimum wage to be increased.
12) I think the underlying feeling that caused Morgan and Alex to argue about their budgeting is anxiety and fear of the severe consequences of running out of money. They are already barely living on minimum wage, and constantly in a state of desperation with living paycheck to paycheck. That constant feeling of uneasiness and concern with whether they would have enough money to take care of necessities, like paying medical bills or having furniture to eat and sleep on, just builds up so much pressure and stress that it would be hard not to argue. Also, being in a relationship makes balancing money more complicated since Alex and Morgan have to think of each other’s needs and budget accordingly. This can cause a lot of worry when they’re facing the fact that literally every penny counts.
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