Apparently, none of that comes from Alltel's state subsidy. I worked at Wendy's and in a department store. Those are transition points for most people. But I realize that some people work these jobs, maybe hold down two of these jobs, to support their families. Arkansas provides easy access to education.
People can get the skills to qualify themselves for a better-paying job.
There'll always be entry-level jobs. We can't artificially dictate economic conditions. We have to create training and educational opportunities. Maybe the people talking about the living wage should spend their time raising the literacy level in Arkansas. With a living-wage ordinance, you won't see job creation.