Kate
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the fact that you're concious about avoiding wal-mart at all is a positive thing. i wouldn't worry about something that's already done. if you've been feeling bad about it, it's obviously more of a reason to not buy there in the future. maybe next time you could make some kites! |
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David L
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Only if you feel bad about putting other Americans out of work. Walmart specializes in buying the cheapest brands of everything and that usually means that its made overseas. Generally in sweatshops where the workers are always underage and working for around a quarter a day.
Keep in mind, that while this may not be the case with every items that Walmart sells, a majority of their inventory is made outside this country. Consequently, the more foreign goods you buy, the less Americans goods you buy. That puts American workers out of work. When they are out of work, even they won't be able to afford to shop at walmart to perpetuate their unemployment.
But understand that Walmart isn't the only big box retailer that does this. Target, Kmart, Sears, and several clothing stores also buy foreign goods. Walmart just happens to be the biggest and they screw their employees more than most companies. |
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Turtle
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Don't feel bad about it. But if it means a lot to you about their bad practices (me too, my mom works there!) then try not to go there anymore. Just don't beat yourself up about. There are bigger fish to fry in the world. |
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Pommac
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IMHO. Just buy as little as possible. |
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firetdriver_99
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If you didnt shop at places that did some bad practices in business you would never be able to buy anything, I would guess all companies have some skeletons in their closets so dont worry about it. |
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Yahoogirl
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I avoid it when at all possible. Every now and then I go in when I cannot find something anywhere else. I agree that they do not treat their people real well and also have taken tons of jobs away from small mom and pop joints. |
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firecracker
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I think you know the answer and no I won't help absolve you- but don't worry I'm sure others will! |
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CHICK
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Millions of other people shop there too, so don't feel bad. Whether you shop there or not really isn't gonna make a difference. |
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mimi@sbcglobal.net
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why in the world would you feel bad for shopping at wal-mart?? Wal-Mart employees alot of ppl in this world, dont hurt them just b/c the company does something you dont like.Just pray about it |
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mike mike 1
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If you have your doubts you should follow your gut feelings. I shop at Wal Mart for commodity items only. I then goe to other upscale stores for items that I consider a higher quality. I feel the upscale stores treat their employees better and this give me a good feeling of good will towards others. This in turn makes me feel better about myself. |
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