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November 15, 2011

Thanksgiving Just Another Shopping Day?

Almighty_dollar_thanksgivingHow do you like this? Target, Macy's, Gap, Kohl's, Toys "R" Us and Best Buy plan to open at midnight or earlier on Thanksgiving.

Here is the link to the petition: 'Tell Target to Save Thanksgiving'

Of course, a part of this development is the corporate disregard for the personal and family lives of employees who are scheduled to work at these non-essential jobs on our national day of thanksgiving. But there is also the disturbing attitude from these retailers that people are so craven for sales, discounts and 'deals' -- that even on the day set aside for reflection and appreciation for the bounty of the republic -- Americans would rather go shopping.

Target employee starts petition against working Thanksgiving Day | Denver Post/Bloomberg News
The 'Comments' written for this news item are worth the read. Most of them display a callousness towards fellow Americans that is certainly disheartening.

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