Minimum wage, maximum folly

Here is an excellent article that discusses the myth of the working poor, toiling at the minimum wage, raising a family and trying to make ends meet at a level that is held artificially low by mean and greedy corporate interests. As usual, the truth is far from the myth. Economist Walter Williams takes a turn at clearing up some misconceptions, including some carried on a recent Oprah show.

http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/walterwilliams/2006/04/26/194892.html