'But when I am saddled with keeping a vehicle running, with gas quickly approaching $4.00 again, $7.25 an hour just is not going to cut it.'
If you can't afford to run a car[business] because you're too inefficient maybe you should run a car[business].
'The boots that I buy yearly never changed prices, not so much as one red penny. Food prices increased, gas increased, parts to keep my vehicle running increased.'
Look at where those things incur the most cost to make.
'When I brought up the parts for my vehicle, I want you all to understand that they are made in China, Taiwan, Korea, India, and Mexico, not in the United States. I do not think they have minimal wage laws in those countries.'
It costs money for fuel and to pay for transport.
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Date: 18/3/12 16:55 (UTC)If you can't afford to run a car[business] because you're too inefficient maybe you should run a car[business].
'The boots that I buy yearly never changed prices, not so much as one red penny. Food prices increased, gas increased, parts to keep my vehicle running increased.'
Look at where those things incur the most cost to make.
'When I brought up the parts for my vehicle, I want you all to understand that they are made in China, Taiwan, Korea, India, and Mexico, not in the United States. I do not think they have minimal wage laws in those countries.'
It costs money for fuel and to pay for transport.