Go Ahead and Die Whole Foods CEO Says, If You Have Bad Health Habits


	Go Ahead and Die Whole Foods CEO Says, If You Have Bad Health Habits

nedhamson1

8-27-2009 4:29 PM

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boycott, healthcare, ratchet up

nedhamson1 says:

Whole Foods may offer whole and organic foods but its CEO also offers his own recipe for healthcare - you're on your own and should have enough money to take care of yourself.

So, unions and sympathizers say to Mackey - Nuts to you!

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