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Stalinist Nikita Khrushev famously quipped before the U.N. that "capitalists will sell the ropes to hang themselves." It now appears that Wal-Mart is out to prove the late shoe-banging demagogue right.It may be of interest to those who favor the greedy retail giant's invasion of Tehachapi to learn of a recent report delivered to Congress by the AFL-CIO. Entitled, "Unchecked: How Wal-Mart Uses Its Might to Block Port Security," the report asserts that the world's largest retailer has used its clout in the Retail Industry Leaders Association to scuttle port security measures that might cut into its record profits.In the last few years, Wal-Mart has vehemently opposed the introduction of anti-terrorist "smart containers" and electronic seals for cargo containers. It has also opposed independent and regular inspections of supply-chain security practices around the world and fought against new container-handling fees that would help improve port...
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