Weighing in on the Whole Foods controversy–which was also tackled today by D contributor Trey Garrison on his blog–a boycott-skewering FBvian makes two points:
1. Where was the outcry when Safeway CEO Steven Burd wrote an Op-Ed in the WSJ back in June? The underlying message was the same in both pieces. Perhaps the arugula isn’t up to par at the neighborhood Tom Thumb?
2. Assuming Whole Foods CEO John Mackey practices what he preaches (by implementing his ideas into the Whole Foods group health plan, which appears to be the case), wouldn’t it be appropriate to ask the rank and file Whole Foods employee how satisfied they are with this health care arrangement? Or does the voice of the ignorant carry more weight?
