Lots of countries have universal health care and a much better minimum wage than the states ... the two really aren't mutually exclusive!

The gap between US Doctors and unskilled workers is ridiculous - this is due to a private health system and a low minimum wage. Minimum wages are in place because Employers can't be relied upon to do the right thing and people who are desparate for work are in no position to negotiate. Shit, I am a professional who dictates my own rates - rate discussions are still a fine balancing act.

I fail to see any argument for removing the minimum wage ... Employers are just going to magically start doing the right thing because they no longer have to make a piss weak effort at doing the right thing?