DINErs CAN AFFOrD tO PAy A LIttLE ExtrA

Re: “Province needs to show at least minimum sense,” column, Aug. 20

I enjoy columnist Chris Nelson, and most times agree with him. However, his article in Monday’s Herald, on what he believes are problems caused by the minimum wage increase, is one-sided.

How can anyone disagree with a minimum wage of $15 an hour? How can anyone expect a person to live on $15 an hour or less?

It’s unreasonable and unjust. I believe anyone who can afford to dine out and spend $25 or $30 or more for a meal could and would be willing to pay an extra dollar or two for their meal. That would not be a reason to stay home.

Wayne F. Hall, Calgary