I could say if you can't live off of 2.50 an hour then get a better job.
Do you all read from the same bitter waiters handbook? We've heard it all before. That's not going to make people who don't want to tip actually tip. And it really doesn't apply to me because I've already said that I tip very well despite the fact that I disagree with it.
You want people to stop going to restaurants? Then what will waiters do when they don't even get the $2.50 an hour because everyone is eating at home or a drive through? You are advocating that people ego themselves out of a job that you say they need.
I propose that this topic be handled logically and not emotionally. And logic says that people working a full shift should not be relying on the generosity of strangers in order to make rent.