Maryland Attacks Wal-Mart

The socialists in Maryland have struck a blow against Wal-Mart by passing a law that would require any company with more than 10,000 employees to spend at least 8% of their payroll on health care.

"The vote expands health care for workers, stops large, profitable companies from shifting their health care costs onto taxpayers, and makes sure all large, profitable employers pay their fair share for health care," said Paul Blank of WakeUpWalMart.com, a union-affiliated group that says it wants to change the way Wal-Mart does business.

Blank said Maryland lawmakers have "set a trailblazing example that other states will follow." WakeUpWalMart.com said it plans to introduce Fair Share Health Care legislation in at least 30 states this year.

I'd like to know when it became the job of state or federal governments to dictate this sort of blatant overreach into private enterprise. The goal of these people is a state like France or Germany, where 10% unemployment is a good number and personal wealth is almost zip. This is a step in that direction.

Blank, its more than a name, it is a mental state too!