Oh man, don't get me started on that line... haha. You outlined it well though... profits over all else. They all get rid of skilled labor in favor of uber-dumbed down tasks that require a minimum of training, to cut down on costs. The effects that has are far reaching... ludicrously high turnover rates in employment are one example, which benefits them in many ways, like lack of ability of their workers to organize, they don't have to provide benefits... etc etc. The worst of it is that it doesn't have to be that way... check out In 'n Out Burger... while not an angel... they pay $9.25 at the one down the road from me, prep all food in house, provide medical benefits, and at least make an attempt at being a good "corporate citizen". But i digress...

Profits over people/morality/conscience/social impact/environmental impact... this is what's now known as the American way. If you want to know the real scary [censored] going down these days, read the business section everyday. *sigh*