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May 7, 2015
Title: Higher Wages = Less Jobs
Topic: Minimum Wage
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Part 1 of 2
Dr. Miller is an
associate professor of economics at Grove City College and fellow for
economic theory and policy with The Center for Vision & Values. He
has released a report on “Overcoming Stagnant Wages: Stronger Unions and Higher
Minimum Wages are Not the Answer”.
Too often today in the exchange of different viewpoints, when one side begins to
win the debate with sound facts, the other side resorts to attacking the
presenter. Dr. Miller’s opinion on the minimum wage debate is obviously not very
popular. CNN and NBC sure aren’t going to be calling him for an interview any
time soon!
Concerning the stagnant wage cycle we’ve been hearing about, Dr. Miller reveals
how, since 1979, wages have not risen as rapidly as productivity, with the
exception from 1995-2000 when wages rose very rapidly. But where did that get
us? Right now, in America, we are at a historic low for men in the work-force,
largely in part to the rise in minimum wage and hiring foreign workers.
Dr. Miller also discusses “wage inequality” and breaks down the different
population brackets. He believes that education most definitely affects your
income. Just because you think you deserve a certain amount of money, doesn’t
mean you should get it. Tune in to the next segment with Dr. Miller as he
discusses this further.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Higher Wages = Less Jobs
Topic: Minimum Wage
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Dr. Tracy Miller continues with
his discussion on the risks of raising the minimum wage. “Historically, when the
minimum wage is increased, the lowest skilled workers lose their jobs,” says Dr.
Miller. Also, business owners who might hire three or four extra workers during
the summer time might only hire one. This causes the employment numbers to
plummet. In addition, “wage inequality” is going to exist in every society, no
matter how hard the government tries to intervene.
Some experts are now saying that we are actually doing teens and college
students a disservice by raising the minimum wage. They can’t find a job while
in high school or college, therefore if they do in fact graduate from college
with a degree, it is difficult for them to find a job – whether in their field
or not – because they have little to no work experience at all. Dr. Tracy Miller
agrees with this statement. Listen in as he elaborates.
Another concern when the minimum wage is increased is the number of businesses
which will move their business operations overseas. America doesn’t need foreign
workers doing their jobs – here or abroad. We need to get America back to work
and raising the minimum wage is not the answer. Dr Miller has some suggestions
on how we can get Americans back to work.
You can learn more about Dr. Tracy Miller and the Center for Vision and Values
[here].
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June 14, 2013
Title: Who Will Decide What Is Spent On Your Mom’s Health Care?
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Part 1 of 3
From having babies, to receiving a new heart, health care is expensive. Eighty
percent of health care is spent during the last six months of someone’s life.
Who will decide when there is no more money for your mom’s health care?
Is everyone in America (legal and illegal) entitled to the health care they want
or need, no matter what, without having to wait for it, or pay for it?
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Title: U.S. Constitution Does NOT Guarantee The Right To Health Care.
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Part 2 of 3
Where in the U.S.
Constitution does it state that anyone and everyone within our borders has the
right to receive the health care they want and/or need without
waiting in line?
As long as the U.S. Government, through taxpayers, is paying for services
provided under Medicare and Medicaid, does it necessarily follow that someone
within the government will decide who receives what and when?
Back to the most important question: is everyone in America (legal and illegal)
entitled to the health care they want or need, no matter what, without having to
wait for it, or pay for it?
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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
The sixty-four
million dollar question: who is going to decide who receives what and when?
As long as the U.S. Government, through taxpayers is paying for services
provided under Medicare and Medicaid, does it necessary follow that someone
within the government will decide who receives what and when? Call it rationing
or death-panels, and do not kid yourself, America has been practicing this for a
long, long time.
Back to the most important question: is everyone in America (legal and illegal)
entitled to the health care they want or need, no matter what, without have to
wait for it, or pay for it?
Someone is going to decide the quantity and quality of care you receive. Will it
be you and your family in consultation with your doctor? Will it be some
advisory board at your hospital, some insurance gatekeeper, or, a death panel
appointed by Obama?
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June 4, 2013
Title: Who Will Decide What Is Spent On Your Mom’s Health Care?
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Part 1 of 3
From having babies, to receiving a new heart, health care is expensive. Eighty
percent of health care is spent during the last six months of someone’s life.
Who will decide when there is no more money for your mom’s health care?
Is everyone in America (legal and illegal) entitled to the health care they want
or need, no matter what, without having to wait for it, or pay for it?
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: U.S. Constitution Does NOT Guarantee The Right To Health Care.
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Part 2 of 3
Where in the U.S.
Constitution does it state that anyone and everyone within our borders has the
right to receive the health care they want and/or need without
waiting in line?
As long as the U.S. Government, through taxpayers, is paying for services
provided under Medicare and Medicaid, does it necessarily follow that someone
within the government will decide who receives what and when?
Back to the most important question: is everyone in America (legal and illegal)
entitled to the health care they want or need, no matter what, without having to
wait for it, or pay for it?
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Obamacare
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
The sixty-four
million dollar question: who is going to decide who receives what and when?
As long as the U.S. Government, through taxpayers is paying for services
provided under Medicare and Medicaid, does it necessary follow that someone
within the government will decide who receives what and when? Call it rationing
or death-panels, and do not kid yourself, America has been practicing this for a
long, long time.
Back to the most important question: is everyone in America (legal and illegal)
entitled to the health care they want or need, no matter what, without have to
wait for it, or pay for it?
Someone is going to decide the quantity and quality of care you receive. Will it
be you and your family in consultation with your doctor? Will it be some
advisory board at your hospital, some insurance gatekeeper, or, a death panel
appointed by Obama?
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June 29, 2012
Title: Homelessness and the A.D.M Syndrome!
Topic: Homelessness
Discussed by Dr. Tracy Miller
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Is homelessness like any other social problem? Are the more tax payer dollars dedicated to try to eradicate it result in a greater problem? Or the more dollars that flow into trying to reduce homelessness do taxpayers end up with more and more - with more bureaucrats crying for and demanding more money?
Is there evidence that government-provided shelter has in any way solved or even reduced the problem of homelessness? Are private and religious-based programs more successful in assisting the homeless person or family? Is A. D. M (alcohol, drug abuse and mental illness) the major cause of homelessness? Do the majority of homeless individuals choose to live on the street?
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