Lack of Morals for Shopping at Walmart?

I've meet a some people that just HATE Walmart - but haven't asked why. I think there could be something to say about shopping there supports the way they treat their people, with low pay & stuff - tho I also know people that work there that could have a problem working other places. So I don't know, I think if someone wants to boycott a place, more power to them, I'm not going to try and convince them that they are wrong. On the other hand, that person saying that is also wrong - you decided if you are going to shop some place or not, unless you are shopping at a place that sells stolen goods or illegal stuff then you are not lacking good morals. I shop there because the items I get there can be as much as half what I would have to pay in a regular store for the same or simular item - I'm being frugal.

I don't think it has anything to do with morals at all. WalMart does have some business practices that I don't necessarily agree with, but then if I really dug around for information most companies probably do. It isn't my first choice of places to go, but I do go on occassion (I love the Equate brand of lotion that is supposed to be like Aveeno) Nothing to do with 'morality' though.

I think it is only being frugal or myself and my husband have poor morals. We have a superwalmart now in our city and I will admit I love it. Yesterday I spent the same amount on groceries as I used to at our old grocery store and I got a jacket and a training dishset for my granddaughter included in that.

A lack of good morals???? What a moron! I have never even thought about that! Sure, there might be some trashy people shop at walmart, but isn't there trashy people shopping other places, too? And, what do morals have to do with being clean, trashy, frugal, or spending with no control? I don't like walmart's meat. I will shop there for everything except meat. Other than that, the clothing is cheap, the food is good, you can get a lot of stuff in one stop shopping.

Many people are morally opposed to Wal-Mart because of their poor treatment of workers, history of buying and selling goods made from child labor, and that many smaller businesses often run by families are forced to close because they cannot compete with the larger scale that Wal-Mart opperates on. Some feel that if more people took a look at how Wal-Mart does business then they too would be oposed to shopping there. http://walmartwatch.com http://www.1worldcommunication.org/Walmart.htm

I don't personally shop at Wal-Mart because my Meijer is across the street and they double coupons, I save much more money over there. Every company has it's bad points though, so if they are going to plan their shopping according the store's ethics or their personal morals, they are going to run out of places to shop. When you have a family to take care of you have to go where you can get the best quality for the lowest price. The person that made that comment to you must have enough money that they don't have to worry about being frugal.

I like Walmarts. I do know that some people are down on Walmarts. The unions are down on Walmarts, also other stores just can't compete with Walmarts. I have to think about my own pocket, I save money at Walmarts. As long as Walmarts keeps offering better prices, thats where I will be shopping.

I think everyone chooses for themseslves which causes, etc. are important to them. So for one person to say that another person lacks morals because they shop at a store which they disagree with is a bit over the top. I sometimes boycott certain products/brands if I disagree with something that they do - I don't shop at a certain supermarket because I don't think they treat their employees very well, but at the same time, I know lots of people who do shop there and I don't think it implies a lack of morals.

Pointing fingers never gets something positive done. As individuals whether we shop there or not does not make a statement. A group effort needs done. There is strength in numbers. I too shop at Walmart to survive until our lives are regained. Our Walmart had helped us since our fire and donate regularly to the town they are in. I would suggest that those people that pointed at us to get busy and get organized to make a real impact on Walmart. I wish them all the luck.

I'm afraid as poor as I am I can't afford to have 'morals' about where my shopping comes from .. I simply have to buy from the cheapest outlet I can find .. and if that means the goods are made by itinerant workers who have terrible working conditions then I'm sorry but I can't help it .. Thankfully though all the rest of you who can afford to make the choice to buy Fair Trade products will be doing so ... as soon as I get more money I'll be with you ...

What a stupid thing to say! I am sure that some people who shop at high priced stores do not automatically have good morals! Sheeesh!

What?? Why would it be a lack of morals for shopping at Wal-Mart? I too shop at Wal-Mart.. I shop there because it is convenient and has alot of things I need there much cheaper than other stores. I've got great morals.. I know several people who work at Wal-Mart.. If people didn't shop there they would not have jobs.. Yes Wal-mart puts smaller businesses out of business at times-- They offer the lowest prices-- Frugal is important-- I work darn hard for my money-- I'm not going to go to a small mom & pop store because it might keep them in business... when I can keep some extra money in my pocket.

I guess they are referring to the fact that a lot of the bigger multi national companies are only able to offer cheaper prices by squeezing the producers as much as possible, and quite often that includes manufacturers in less economically developed countries. That means they pay minimal wages, have questionable working practices so that the rest of us are able to enjoy cheap goods. I believe the same is true of most supermarkets except those with ethical trading policies. However, you have the right to choose where you shop, and in many instances there is very little by way of competition and alternatives because once one of the superstores opens, the smaller rivals often cannot compete. Just try to be ethical in what you purchase, get as much fair trade type goods as you can or shop around, don't give the supermarket all of your business. It's very difficult too, because if people stopped buying goods from Walmart or anywhere else because of their overseas employment practices (which are often sub-contracted out, therefore the direct responsibility is not with the company) then there would be no need to employ those people to begin with and then they wouldn't have jobs at all. It's tough but just try to do whatever you see as appropriate to support fair practice.

I would never shop at Walmart because of its bad labor and other practices, but I wouldn't judge other people's morals by whether they do or don't shop there. For some people, it's the only practical way to live within their budget. Personally, I would rather do without something than buy it there, but that's just me.

I despise Wal-Mart due to their lack of morals, however, I do not think that all the people that shop there have a lack of morals. There may be some that do, but who knows?? I chose not to shop there because of their business practices. However, when I used to shop there, I would go there because things can be bought somewhat cheaper than other places and when you find things on sale, they will price match.

A lot of people have the conception that Wal-Mart treats their workers poorly. With a corporation as large as they are, I'm sure there have been incidents where this is true. I know a lot of people that do and have in the past worked for Wal-Mart, and they are not of that opionion, however. I shop at Wal-Mart and will continue to do so. I receive great products for good prices there. I'm not going to judge the entire company based upon other people's conceptions.

I do not think that Walmart has anything to do with a persons morals as there are people with low morals that shop at many other places outside of Walmart. Walmart itself, does not attract just certain types of people or types of behavior. I like this store very much, though I do not agree with their business tactics or the way they handle things sometimes.

Well gosh- I think that is rather rude and untrue. I think that for the money and the variety you cannot beat the prices. If your looking for a store that will shower you with attention and a personal assistant to help you - Nope WalMart isn't it. If your looking for a store that is small and personal and unique - nope WalMart isn't it. If your looking for that quiet out of the way store - WalMart isn't it. But.... if your looking for lots of different everyday items that you need and you want to just go to one store then YES YES YES don't waste your precious gasoline going to 4-5 different stores Go to WalkMart and put up with the crowds and shopping carts on your heels and get what you need and move on. Morals has nothing to do with budgeting your time or your money. I think a person that would say that is pretty shallow and obviously has a lot more time than common sense.

LOL . That is just too funny! How odd that someone would say to shop at " Walmart " would have lack of good morals . That is highly judgmental. Do these same people check the labels on the clothing, and goods from other stores. Very few of the stuff these days is " Made in America " I bet they don't say that people that shop at a certain beverage commission "lack good morals " Before Walmart came to town we shopped at places like Zellers, Towers, Walgreen's,Sears and Eaton's . There have always been chain stores and there always will be . Some are just not managed as well and drop by the way side .

I dont think it has ANYTHING to do with morals. Im not rich, in fact we bearly make enough money to survive, once in a while we get extras and walmart is the cheapest place to buy the things we need. Specailly their off brand. It has nothing to do with my morals. It has to do with streaching my money as FAR as it will go!