I hope Wal-Mart comes to Minneapolis - it would really help the City's tax base and our not-so-wealthy consumers.
The "microchips" will be in ALL products eventually - and, as always, Wal-Mart is the technology leader. According to Wall Street analysts, the main purpose for the chips is to totally avoid checkout lines. You will be able to grab your stuff and walk out the door - your credit card will be charged automatically. The chips also update the inventory systems real time and re-order product at that same moment. All of these advances will reduce costs, then prices. I've read that Wal-Mart saves American consumers $10 Billion each year. Wal-Mart has improved the standard of living of millions of people around the world - not to mention the employees who became millionaires by holding its stock. Low prices good - high prices bad. On my way to the Vadnais Heights Wal-Mart...... Victoria Heller North Oaks REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
