SteadyMercury
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This is what baffles me, that people point out Walmart's wages as some evil deed when in reality the cherished mom & pop stores paid no better and usually have lesser benefits.The local stores didn't pay well in the 80s either. Minimum wage, no benefits, and crappy working conditions. Had to clock out for lunch but couldn't leave the store, couldn't clock in until the doors opened, and no advancement.
If you want to shop local to support your community fine, but don't pretend they are lowering wages versus the small scale local retailers they are replacing.