Absolutely they should be given charity, and wages not solely determined by value provided. The American economy (and world economy to some degree) is evolving

Absolutely they should be given charity, and wages not solely determined by value provided. The American economy (and world economy to some degree) is evolving in a way that eventually only high-skilled workers will be needed, as most unskilled work will be fully automated. This continues to raise the bar on citizens for even entry-level positions. 10 years ago a college degree in business or communications was enough to land a salaried-job. Now, to obtain a well-paying job straight out of college either a STEM degree or graduate work is usually required. It is extreme to suggest that citizens either acquire a high-level of education (which many simply cannot complete) or perform work for $2 an hour.