An Unpopular Opinion About Wal-Mart  There’s been a lot of
opinion and activity recently about the perceived wage disparity
between employees and executives at various organizations. I’m
specifically talking about the recent protests at WalMart and
various fast food establishments, though I know the sentiment
runs broader than that.  I generally stay away from voicing
opinions online. The resulting conversations are rarely
productive; sometimes, they’re disturbing. But a family member
recently hosted a (very responsibly moderated) thread about this
topic on his Facebook page, and I was compelled to join in.  I’m
personally concerned about this issue, partly because I like it
when people are educated before they launch criticisms, and
partly because, when all is said and done, I’m a business man
and I like business-y things. And I see some holes in this
seemingly popular negative opinion.  I think what’s missing from
this conversation, and a lot of other similar conversations, is
pragmatism. As a society of hu