Would you or wouldn't you? The Anti-WalMart movement

[Irulan]

Oh, I think it's way more complicated than that.

Karen

Not if you are really poor.

[Tuckervill]

I apparently misread your comment, Irulan. I thought you were saying that people who shop at Wal-Mart in spite of their political leanings are just doing it to save a buck--are selling out their political beliefs. I got this idea from the first sentence in that paragraph.

Now that you've clarified you were talking about people who have no other choice than to save where they can, then I totally agree.

Karen

[ridebikeme]

This is a great idea! I have supported the local shops/business in my area for years. AS many have pointed out here, more money is in the community, more funds for road repairs etc...

I also want to use this as a reminder about your LBS! I realize that many of you are learning to maintain your bikes, and I think that's great! However, remember when your LBS did something for free, gave you a discount on something that you purchased? WEll, the reality is that unless we all support them, they may not be there. So think of them this holiday season and buy LOCAL!