Sunday, November 1, 2009
Thinking about Wal-Mart
I was at Wal-Mart the other day, and as I was waiting to check-out, there was an old woman trying to pay in the aisle next to me. I mean, she was like REALLY old. Bent over, shaky voice and gestures, etc. However, they wouldn't accept her check. I'm not sure why - I didn't quite hear what they were talking about. So her total was like $40-something, but she only had $17 in cash. The cashier then proceeds to unbag things until her total is below $17, then another employee comes and unceremoniously carts the stuff off back into the store. I guess the manager came over to see if the cashier was fine, and she sorta rolled her eyes and said it wasn't a big deal. Now, I'm all about capitalism, but shit - that sort of thing is depressing.
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Capitalism is Wal-Mart. The reason prices are so low there is because they exploit third world countries. But I do feel bad for the older woman, but I don't think socialism solves her problem.
ReplyDeleteCapitalism is a cold bitch.
ReplyDeleteIn my senior econ class, we had to have a debate about the economics of Wal Mart. I fought for the "Wal Mart is good" team, and I remember having to be a complete asshole about it because, yes, they are a shining example of capitalism, but they are also the most socially devastating economic force in the U.S.
Sucks.
Agreed the Capitalism can be a "cold bitch"
ReplyDeleteHowever, Capitalism is also the way of the most productive and powerful country on earth. It's hard to say there is a better option, especially seeing as socialism wouldn't really solve the problem for this lady either. Every system hurts someone, It's always upsetting to see it in action though.