Nope. I’ve read your post.
I think he means it’s stupid because if the store has to pay more for ANYTHING, the buying public will always wind up paying the difference. Any attempt to make corporations pay more taxes, or factories pay extra for stuff they use to make their product, or stores being forced to use more expensive packaging, is passed to the consumer.
It’s based on a scientific theory called “Economics”.
Perhaps you haven’t heard of it yet, but I recommend you check it out. Google it.