AT&T is perfect example of mergers and acquisitions, that kill jobs, that grow alongside the increase of corporations taking tax credits whith stealth layoff to avoid taxes, all for shareholders benefits.
I have seen so many talented professionals shown the door inthe last 7 years, through offshoring our country is going to continue to feel the repercussions with more layoffs, and less tax revenue to go to our deteriorating infrastructure, public health, schools and local communities.
We will continue to see an increase of taxes on the middle and lower class as they are burdened for the sake of these companies and the wealthy to maintain their "competitive edge." But this is the issue no one wants to confront. With the continued trends of corporate tax evasion and corporate consolidations, we are going to continue to have a lack of good paying jobs, a lack of competition, and a shrinking middle-class with limited choices for their consumer needs,