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As one restaurant owner summed up: "Who in the world wants to pay $38 for a burrito?" The answer seems to be nobody, with many consumers opting to wait or pick up their food themselves rather than bear these exorbitant costs.
Conclusion: The Cost of Socialist Policies
Seattle’s experiment with overregulation demonstrates the pitfalls of policies that elevate wages beyond what the market can sustain. The result is a city where delivery fees are astronomical, businesses are closing or suffering, and workers see diminished opportunities. Despite intentions to improve worker conditions and consumer protections, the practical outcome looks more like economic stagnation and consumer frustration.