What do we do with unskilled labor? That's nothing more than asking the wrong question.
A better question is: Where does skilled labor come from?
Of course the answer is unskilled people that learned a skill.
This has been the case for centuries. If you want to trade your unskilled labor for a minimal wage that will assure you will struggle to survive, go ahead. If you want to move up in the world, LEARN SOMETHING!
Sure, I have sympathy for those who are physically disabled, or have a real mental disability. But if you are even minimally capable, get off your ass and learn a marketable skill. Hell, if you can show ANY kind of financial hardship, trade school is essentially free for you in today's educational environment.
My plumber has 2 Corvettes, a 1964 in mint condition, and a souped up C5, plus a really nice house, and supports numerous family members in comfort. Yeah, he deals with a shit-clogged pipe from time to time, but he smiles on his way to the bank.
The sad part for me is, he is a really good plumber, and is 63 years old. How many 30 year old licensed plumbers do you guys know?
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