As is the case with any democratic institution, the free market functions effectively only when consumers have all the facts. A brilliant new film by Robert Greenwald, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices, tells the real story of the corrosive effects that Wal-Mart wreaks upon the communities in which it operates and the men and women it employs.This is a rather unbelievable statement.Nobody forces at gunpoint anyone to buy products at Wal-Mart.Wal-Mart didn't become the largest retailer by deception,fraud,or coercion.Rob Reiner fails to understand that not everyone can afford to shop on Rodeo Drive.When Reiner says " rather than recount the ugly statistics and devstating human toll" wouldn't the coercive L.A. public school system be more accurate than Wal-Mart?
Armed with these facts, American consumers can make informed decisions that reflect the family values that we all hold dear. This is bad news for Wal-Mart.
Rather than recount the ugly statistics and devastating human toll that Wal-Mart exacts (see the movie, a simple blog can not do it justice), I want to focus on the part of the story that is inspirational. Communities across America are saying enough is enough and banning Wal-Mart from their city limits.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Rob Reiner Calls Restraining Trade "Inspirational"
Rob Reiner is "inspired" by restraining freedom of choice: