By Sara Binder Santa Monica
(Re: “Not again!” July 7-8) No one wins, we all lose. I was away for two weeks, and when I returned to do my shopping (mostly at Von’s), I found almost everything more expensive. While I was looking for less expensive off brands, I spoke to many customers who have also noticed about prices. I have given up meat, but the prices of fruits and vegetables are also very high. I think they jacked up the prices in advance of the strike.
I believe that all employees should have a livable wage, and benefits, maybe the big chains should take a little less profits, and let the employees and customers benefit.
Thank God for McDonald’s, at lease people (and homeless ones) can still buy food at their reasonable prices and $1 menu.
Too many problems today in every direction. I’m an old woman and worry about our young people. If more people were to write how they feel, they would feel better.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 14, 2007. Read the original PDF.