LOL this thread is hilarious. Honestly, there's a few people who need a reality check here... how the hell can you preach about not shopping at Wal-Mart, or only buying local products??? 1) we're in a recession (so people tend to try and save money where the can) 2) would YOU be willing to take a huge pay-cut if you were in the manufacturing sector just to compete with the asian manufacturers? Not bloody likely. 3) in case you weren't aware, Wal-Mart does hire local people (they don't import their employees from China too). 4) the Unions protecting the manufacturing sectors need to be disbanded... what makes a grade 9 educated assembly line worker in an auto plant worth $40+ per hour to push a button or turn a screw all day long? They're just too damn greedy and they've successfully contributed to the recession we're in now. Not the only cause(s) but still... stop preaching and trying to make it sound so simple. (and in case you're curious, I have no affilliation with Wal-Mart in any way past or present aside from buying my underwear there cuz it's CHEAPER, I'm actually a fully licensed carpenter)
