Evidence hasn’t trickled down

Sat., May 16, 2015

Two points and two questions to consider regarding Hal Dixon’s May 10 letter to the editor:

Dixon’s letter refers to “onerous, needless regulations.” Apparently some laws and regulations are the enemy of prosperity for all. Somalia is a great example of a laissez-faire land. Some of us call it lawlessness.

Where is the line between providing an Earth-friendly safety net of health and security for all citizens, and lawlessness but great prosperity for the few?

Recent history indicates that raising the minimum wage occurs by law rather than by trickle-down goodwill or by capitalist consensus. Are there examples that document successful trickle-down economics in action? I’m waiting.

Lynne deLaubenfels

Spokane Valley

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