Pesach Prices
As many of you know, Assemblyman Dov Hikind has been advocating price regulation this Pesach, due to the economic state.Every year, we whine about the price increases that come with Pesach; many of which never seem to go away. I remember writing a piece inquiring about the inflated meat prices.
People suggest that the butchers sell Kosher L'Pesach meats in advance, not for the Martha Stewart-types whose kitchens are pesachdik two days after Purim, but to enhance their own bottom lines.
This year, finally, things are different. We are no longer tolerating price gauging.
Pesach is expensive regardless. Even with stable prices, Pesach food is an expense. Between Matzah and wine, depending on the size of your family, you've already been set back a significant amount of money.
I am not G-d forbid implying that this is a burden. Can you think of a better way to spend the money that G-d has given you than on a mitzvah?
I'll take what I can get, and am satisfied with the current war on price gauging -- that is, if it successful. Yet, I would like to know what took so long for people to step up to the plate, and say "no more"?!
Clearly, the fact that our economy is in shambles is what motivated people to finally take a stand.
But why not until now? !
posted by Michelle @ 3:49 PM
4 Comments:
"I am not G-d forbid implying that this is a burden. Can you think of a better way to spend the money that G-d has given you than on a mitzvah?"
I had no idea you went back to seminary....
How about capitalism? Free economy? Do you really think these store owners are so evil? Don't they also have to make a living?
Anon - yes, you're right. They need to make a living. But making a living by ripping people off, especially now when most people need to cut back, is wrong.
But if the prices are lower, more people will buy.
Otherwise, people are forced to rely on organizations such as Tomchei Shabbos who do not buy the food retail from these stores.
the food for pesach is more expensive for the stores to buy so why shouldnt they make any money off of the product?
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