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mmentary. Low wages are a vicious cycle that Causes radars to constantly able t basic needs. Low Wages is like a battle that blocks anyone from passing and being able to get out of that perpetuated state of poverty. There is also not one reason that people are facin low wages which means it can happen to anyone unexpectedly. 2. Question for Discussion related to quote: How do low wages contribute to difficulties in meeting basic needs such as housing, food, and healthcare? "In 2013. There were 25,000 fewer breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income and high-risk women; 4 million fewer meals for seniors who depended on them; 540,000 fewer vaccinations for at-risk children and adults; 424,000 fewer HIV tests done by health departments; 30,000 fewer poor children of working parents getting child care assistance..." (Derber 2015: 86). 1. Commentary: This was only just some of the stats that came from 2013. The decline in funding for health care, education, and government aid contribute to a decreased access to basic needs. This is not just affecting one portion, but all of the population. If someone is not directly affected by one of these statistics, the odds of them having a loved one or friend that is are very likely. Some people may be affected in more than one of these categories. 2. Question for Discussion: What are some of the long term potential consequences for all of these cuts? Reply Attfak Algahiti3. Sequester- an indiscriminate massive cute made on March 1, 2013, in the federal budget (Derber 2015: 86). Quotes, Questions, and Commentary 1. Quote: \"This disinvestment in U.S. jobs- not only in manufacturing but in many service and high-tech professional sectors- was a momentous decision. It hallowed out the U.S. economy, substituting short-term high corporate profits for a viable long-term or sustainable economic base in the United States. Jobs disappeared, leading to a new mass population of unemployed, underemployed, and temporary and part-time workers, marking up the core of what | have called a population of \"surplus people\" (Derber 2015: 81). Commentary: The world suffered a lot during this recession and had a loss of numerous jobs. It was a domino effect, and it was hard to escape. The corporations didn't care about their workers and did only what would make them the most money. Question: Do you think if you were put in a position where your multi-million dollar company closed, would you try to create new jobs or refer them to other so them and their families don't suffer?