Who here doesnt like Wal-Mart? Options

[BlackCelicaGT94]

I dont know if you guys know what all goes into putting a Wal-Mart up but my goodness theres always a fight in every city to keep it out of their city.


Do you guys have any problems with Wal-Mart?


go to Walmart facts\

they have such a bad rap but i personally see nothing wrong with the company. They are an excellent company for wifes or family members of those who live on military bases. Gives people a chance to work.

[saleeka]

i will agree that what they are doing for hurricane victims is great, but overall the damage they have done over time by destroying many a small communities (sp) economy far outweighs the 20 odd million they are donating... also, if they DIDDEN'T donate to these people, in the long run I think they would feel a much stronger negative effect since i'd say a large amount of people in these regions either depend, or work for a wal-mart thanks to that small town economy chain these stores perpetuate...

This post has been edited by saleeka: Sep 7, 2005 - 12:34 AM

[jgreening]

i will agree that what they are doing for hurricane victims is great,  but overall the damage they have done over time by destroying many a small communities (sp) economy far outweighs the 20 odd million they are donating... also, if they DIDDEN'T donate to these people, in the long run I think they would feel a much stronger negative effect since i'd say a large amount of people in these regions either depend, or work for a wal-mart thanks to that small town economy chain these stores perpetuate...
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I disagree with this. In fact, I think it is liberal propoganda that should not be repeated. I do not condone predatory conduct but that is illegal and there are remedies for it. Most of the time, Wal-mart simply competes and wins fair and square. People complain about Wal-Mart beating the competition in the market place and say that is unfair. However, do not forget about the money Wal-Mart saves the people of the community thereby INCREASING their standard of living and prosperity of the community. This fact cannot be over-emphasized. Its just like the folks that complained when the Japanese started selling cars in the U.S. If it weren't for the japanese, the U.S. car manufacturers would have kept on making the crap from the mid-eighties. Like it or not, competition forced the others to improve quality and be cost competitive as well. Also, the pay and benefits that Wal-Mart gives to people without a college education is much better in most cases than the competition.