I’m that guy who “wrote the business plan for Chrysler and GM.”

I appreciate Larry citing my blog post for his article here, and I am glad that he is addressing the complex issue of weighing the needs of workers to earn a living wage and the needs of business to keep costs down.

However, I just wanted you all to know that it’s not like I’m some rabid pro-unionist or something. This quote is what I wrote, but it is pulled out of context in this article. Please read the previous paragraph for a little reference:

“So servers who claim they’re taking a pay cut aren’t really getting hit that hard since the vast majority of what they make is in tips. And they’re guaranteed a minimum wage if tips aren’t sufficient.

At the same time, restaurant owners who claim they can’t afford the current wage are not going to get the wage cut they were looking for. At best, wages will be capped at their current levels, which does nothing to help restaurateurs who blame the current wages and the recession for their problems.”

With this as context, try re-reading the quote above, and you’ll see a much more balanced approach than what Larry would have you believe.

I don’t mind being quoted. But I do ask that you represent my views accurately.