[markomalley]

I despise race hucksters.

[GeronL]

WM should stay out

[Fai Mao]

Hello 100% unemployment

[unixfox]

Funny we never hear of a:

“LARGE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT”

F-ckn traitors. Shoot em all and let God sort em out.

[Fzob]

As the Rev. Graylan S. Hagler puts it, how can a mayor that has been outspoken opposing congressional meddling in city affairs and supporting greater democracy for city residents buckle under to a giant corporation’s threats? Wal-Mart’s ultimatum, Hagler said Friday, “strikes at the very heart of self-determination.”

The rev is a moron. Walmart has simply highlighted the consequences of the potential hazards of "self-determination". DC can determine for itself if it wants the jobs Walmart offer or it does not. Walmart is not mandating how the city acts, it is simply letting them know that they cannot operate in a way the city is trying to force them to act.

[Lmo56]

Gray will veto the bill - its the sensible thing to do. Also, he is veto-proof on it.

DC needs the jobs, income tax revenue, and sales tax receipts far more than forcing WM to pay $12.75/hour to its workers.

Also, WM acts as an “anchor” in its shopping areas, attracting more shops to open up in the vicinity.

Also, by forcing WM to pay the increased wages, class warfare is gonna break out. Workers at NON-”BIG BOX” stores will still get the DC-mandated $8.75/hour wages, whilst WM workers will feed at the $12.75/hour trough ...

BTW, the DC Council itself only pays its low-wage workers $10.75/hour ...

[VeniVidiVici]

One can get a DC tag that says "Taxation Without Representation".

Perfect example of the wisdom of our Forefathers.

[bmwcyle]

Living wage comes with improving yourself.