I don't subscribe to the idea of shedding my humanity to get a good deal on something. Actually, that's not stated strongly enough. I think the idea of Black Friday is irresponsible. Dangling "great buys" in front of people already suffering the consequences of greedy bankers, investors, and legislators in a distressed economy smacks of immorality and appeals to the worst instincts in all of us.
And the "deals" -- are they really that good? Consumer experts tend to think not. Oftentimes the product quality of these 'specials' is suspect; the quantity of the items is limited.
If stores want to attract buyers, why not offer savings for the entire month before Christmas? Would this not be more profitable? Safer? Create less chaos?
Gee, I have an idea...what if we all showed some respect and reverence for Thanksgiving which has now become just a springboard for obnoxious commercials and the stampeding over other shoppers to get to those 'great' deals? Anybody want to lead that charge? Target? Walmart? Anybody?
And the "deals" -- are they really that good? Consumer experts tend to think not. Oftentimes the product quality of these 'specials' is suspect; the quantity of the items is limited.
If stores want to attract buyers, why not offer savings for the entire month before Christmas? Would this not be more profitable? Safer? Create less chaos?
Gee, I have an idea...what if we all showed some respect and reverence for Thanksgiving which has now become just a springboard for obnoxious commercials and the stampeding over other shoppers to get to those 'great' deals? Anybody want to lead that charge? Target? Walmart? Anybody?
