Illegal, in a general sense, does not necessarily mean criminalized.  I'm using it in the sense that the rules and the enforcement of the rules were much different 30 years ago.  So even though steps may have been taken "legally" to change the climate for labor, it does not change the fact that what is allowed now was not allowed then.  Obviously, you know quite well how things have changed over 30 years.  If you want to insist it's not harmful, fine.  You and I simply disagree.

I'm sorry if I used the term "congressional report" to describe a report from a congressman.  Honestly, wchurchill, when you get in an argument, you make SWEEPING generalizations, false assertions, and then demand absolute proof and accuracy from everyone else.

I'm glad things are fine in your world.  You're among the elite.  If you have a genuine interest in finding out what the state of things is for the majority in this country -- do your own fucking research.  The fact that Wal-mart workers get shitty treatment isn't really in dispute by anyone but assholes.  I'm not going to argue about it.

Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding. -Hobbes