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What is the American dream? And what ever happened to fair play? Is fair play not at the very heart of the principles on which this country was founded? Without question, we live in a capitalist society; further, let it be known that I am all for free capitalism, but when is too much not enough?
In recent years, Wal-Mart has not only taken free reign on the American economy; they have done the same throughout the world. As a producer for Grace Cathedral’s media department, I had to produce a talk show at Wal-Mart, which not only opened my eyes to many facts that are normally covert, but changed my perception of what I call super-capitalism.
In this essay, I want to address some of the concerns that go beyond the yellow smiley face. I want to take this opportunity to educate you about unfair business practice, unfair labor practice, intimidating employees, abusing public programs, and intimidating local governments into relinquishing tax dollars. I want to bring to your......

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