[MCP] cultural competence

[DRashid1 at aol.com]

Whether Botha's speech is fact or fiction, the reasoning is the same.
The power structure calls capitalism the profits they make by charging at 
least 300 % more than an item or service actually cost.  I experienced a clear 
example of how it is done very subtlely.  I have shopped at Costco for this very 
reason.  However, Kirkland, their signature brand has slowly started to 
replace many items with their own brand and not even give you an option.  Another 
way they are beginning to exploit the people is through changing the pricing 
unit.  For example, they used to sell rotissere chicken wings for 4.99 a 
container which holds about two and a half pounds of wings.  I just saw today they 
are selling the same container with fewer wings (about two pounds) for 4.99 per 
pound.  I was shocked, but I realized what they were doing.  People who can 
afford to pay will continue to pick up the quick meal and not  be phased by it.  
That's capitalism in the raw.
 It works as a society because everyone wants to believe the illusion that 
they can become rich too.
Minorities are not paid the same wages for the same jobs, positions and 
responsibilites.  Especially when the education is equal.  My citation for this one 
is my personal experiences again and those of numerous family and friends.  
 
Daaiyah
  



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