Wal-Mart and God are working together.........

[Fla Dem]

Wal-Mart announces distribution center plans
By MARCIA LANE

CRESCENT CITY -- Wal-Mart announced Thursday it plans to build a massive distribution center in South Putnam County.

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"I believe God has given us a special opportunity:rofl: to make a difference to hundreds of lives," said Chamber President Wes Larson. He told the board that if it turned down the rezoning request, the chances of South Putnam getting future industry would be slim.

He said Wal-Mart is expected to provide jobs paying $12 an hour or $26,000 annually -- almost double the per capita average income of South Putnam.

Opponents say it will destroy the area's natural aspects and put an unfair burden on residents and the infrastructure.
"Good project, wrong place," said Michael Woodward, an attorney representing Lake Crescent Citizens for Responsible Growth. "We need to look at the scope and the size."

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http://www.staugustine.com/stories/120905/new_3506996.shtml

Now God is bringing Wal-Mart to a neighborhood near you.

I'm torn here, when you read they will be paying $12 per hour which doubles the per capita income for that county, I think it's a good thing. On the other hand I know the huge distribution center will create all sorts of negative environmental issues for the surrounding area, and will support stores that pay minimum wage to the employees. :shrug:

[GrpCaptMandrake]

1. Compare any Wal-Mart or Sam's operation

with Costco.

Suddenly, the true meaning of that $12/hr becomes clear. For the work demanded, the pay is minimal.

More corporate welfare. More Wal-Mart employees' kids on welfare healthcare.

Sad.

[bluecrush]

6. I shudder to think about warehouse work

without union protection.

[bammertheblue]

2. I smell bullshit.

I've been working in retail ever since I was old enough to work (only about 7-8 years, but still) and I have NEVER heard of anyone in retail getting $12 an hour. NEVER. No one who wasn't management.
If they really do this, good for them, but I don't believe for a second that they actually plan to pay 12 bucks an hour.

[Solon]

4. This is a distribution hub, not a store...

This is where trucks come in and take off with merchandise for an area. The employees in these places make more than the employees at the stores. Granted, even then, the pay is shit, especially for the shit that they have to deal with.

[bammertheblue]

5. Oops

I misunderstood.
I thought that sounded pretty weird.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. They're both moneymaking enterprises, but God is always broke.

According to the preachers.