I had AI soften my original response and it came up with :

"I have to agree—what you’re describing isn’t just low, it’s not a livable wage. A true minimum wage should at least cover food, shelter, transportation, and basic living costs. If it doesn’t, then it’s not really a “minimum” in any meaningful sense. The fact that even doubling or tripling it still doesn’t meet those needs really says a lot about how difficult things are right now. I’m sorry you’re dealing with that—it’s a tough situation."

In my own words? That minimum wage is more insulting than useful. I know you mentioned comparison to other countries and where I live that monthly would be about a half days wage for a minimum wage earner. I'm certain that cost of living is lower there but absolutely not that much lower as you mentioned.

Sorry.. Just thinking of all the people who are stuck in that awful situation makes me sad :(