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In reply to the discussion: My daughter has been wearing the same clothes for two years... [View all]democrattotheend
(11,607 posts)Because it will help the economy, and give people who work in retail more hours, and in turn put more money in their pockets to spend and boost the economy or pay off debt. The better companies do during the holidays the more new employees they will be able to hire, or at least avoid laying off. The economy is starting to recover and strong holiday sales, especially on Black Friday, will help.
The better the economy does, the stronger tax revenues will be, and the less will have to be cut to balance the budget. The better the economy does, the more political capital President Obama will have to pursue his policies. Most importantly, the better the economy does, the less people suffer.
Obviously, those who can afford to should try to patronize socially responsible companies and companies that make their products in the United States and/or sell union-made or environmentally friendly products. But I understand that not everyone can always afford to do that.
But I don't see why some people here think it is shameful to shop on Black Friday. As long as you don't participate in trampling workers to death, I see no ethical problem with it.