no half measures
Who cares about messages posted in an internet "chat room" (I think message board is more likely)? The real controversy is the prices Whole Foods charges for their produce! I mean, if I can get tomatoes at the Farmers Market for $2.79/lb, what justification does Whole Foods have for charging $2.99? And that's $2.99 on sale; the regular price is $3.99. That's for the local tomatoes (hydroponic, product of Hopkinton MA)—you can also choose international tomatoes from Holland at $4.99. Why? And the same pattern is repeated across all the other produce as well.
It is my contention—and this is only a suggestion, until I do some research on the subject—that Whole Foods essentially charges a laziness fee, or perhaps one based on snobbery. It is no longer a hippy store (if it ever was one), nor even a "natural foods store" (whatever that is); no, clearly it is now a luxury food emporium and should only be frequented by shoppers with more money than sense. Or at least money to spare. Unfortunately it's also the closest market to us here, so despite my noble efforts they're going to continue to get a few of our lazy dollars from time to time. But I'm on to you now, Whole Foods, so you better watch it!