Wal-Mart Is Not the Only Saving Place

I saw this sentence on the out-door sign of Flowing Rivers Christian Church* near where I live last week. Certainly, the message can be taken more than one way. One way is to say that even though Wal-Mart may offer cheap prices, it is at the cost of good wages for its workers.

In another reading of the church sign, Wal-Mart is not the only store cheating its workers out of a living wage. Such low-ball pay by numerous retailers hurts not only workers but communities and our entire country by helping to drive down wages and lower purchasing power.

One interesting organization which seeks to bring the truth of corporations to the public is Reclaim Democracy. You will find their web link at the end of this post. Perhaps you will want to pay a visit and learn more. I certainly recommend it.

In the meantime, best wishes for the week ahead.

-- Your Musical Patriot


*The name of the church has been slightly changed.

www.ReclaimDemocracy.org