This is a nice thought, but it isn’t realistic. People shop at places like Walmart out of necessity, not because they like it. If you ask anyone why they shop at Walmart, the typical answer will be “because of the low prices.” If a single parent is presented with 2 identical packs of toilet paper, one selling for $2.99 and the other for $5, it doesn’t really matter which store is offering it…
…I think it’s inappropriate to expect people to change their shopping habits if it means a lower quality of life for them.
I agree with this completely. ‘Luxuries’ like Starbucks excluded, places like Walmart help out people who need that help. People are people and they’re just trying to get by… no need to make them feel guilty about it. Thanks karmcity.
Walmart is so successful because of a greater probelm. To get angery at Walmart and its patrons is to attack effects rather than causes. Walmart has nicely exploited and perpetuated middle-class poverty but it is not directly responsible.
