The War on Walmart: Who's afraid of cheap groceries?
April 28, 2011
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as posted by the channelRetail giant Walmart is planning to open its first stores in New York City and Washington, D.C.
That's got local politicians and activists up in arms.
"Walmart, keep your plantation because there are no more slaves," says New York City Councilman Charles Barron.
Walmart will make criminals of our children, argues Washington D.C. commissioner Brenda Speaks, because "kids are kids" so they'll shoplift and then "security will grab them."
If we're tricked into welcoming Walmart through our city gates "wrapped up in a shiny package," explains New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, it will take over and destroy us.
So what's getting anti-Walmart activists so riled up?
The answer: cheap groceries.
Written and produced by Jim Epstein, with help from Joshua Swain. Narrated by Nick Gillespie.
Approximately 7.30 minutes.
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