[eno_]

Although I like Stein, his concept of everyone getting a "raise" because of WM's prices is negated by the fact its employees cost taxpayers (in CA at least) over $1000 a year in government services. Lower prices are washed out by the higher taxes.

Is that Wal-Mart's fault?

Seriously: If we are dumb enough to make those benefits available, who's fault is it?

Similarly: If the Mexicans are overrunning schools in California, is it the Mexicans' fault for taking the free ride? Or our fault for being suckers?

[radicalamericannationalist]

Wal-Mart instructs its employees on how to apply for those state benefits. The company knows that its wages are unsustainable and uses the public as a method of subsidizing those wages.

Another economic effect is Wal-Mart's forcing the migration of manufacturing jobs to China. This helps to increase our trade deficit. All in all, Wal-Mart's low costs come at a high price.