Sunday shifts?
in Economy ·
I haven't caught every single comment in this thread, but someone brought up the supposed "freedom" to buy and sell on Sundays. Here’s the reality: by striking down this law, they haven't actually granted any freedom at all. They've stripped it away. Big-box retailers can't even choose whether or not to stay open on a Sunday; if they opt out while their competitors stay open, they lose market share and go under. And small business owners? They have zero say in the matter. Unfortunately, our labor market is such a disaster right now that there's an endless supply of people waiting at the unemployment office, which means those who actually show up for work have absolutely no leverage. An employer can simply tell you, "If you don't like the terms, leave," knowing full well they'll find a replacement by tomorrow morning.
What I find truly fascinating about this Supreme Court ruling, however, is that it was split—about seven in favor of overturning the law and five against. Hold on a second. A law is either constitutional or it isn't, right? You'd think everyone sitting on that bench would be sufficiently expert to understand the statutes. Instead, seven interpret it one way, and five interpret it another. It would be quite interesting to see how these seven justices' standards of living and bank balances change in the coming months once they start receiving their "rewards" from the retail giants.
What I find truly fascinating about this Supreme Court ruling, however, is that it was split—about seven in favor of overturning the law and five against. Hold on a second. A law is either constitutional or it isn't, right? You'd think everyone sitting on that bench would be sufficiently expert to understand the statutes. Instead, seven interpret it one way, and five interpret it another. It would be quite interesting to see how these seven justices' standards of living and bank balances change in the coming months once they start receiving their "rewards" from the retail giants.