Posted by
Rogue Historian on Saturday, July 22, 2006 2:59:33 AM
After reading yet another article today on how hellbent Walmart is on destroying small-town America, I have had enough. I want to declare my passionate love for all things Walmart. I love everything about these stores- size, efficiency, prices, and yes, even the sometimes grumpy people who don the red vests. Most of all, I love the prices.
My love affair with Walmart began a few years ago when my wife and I had our first daughter. My wife, being overwhelmed with caretaking- our daughter had colic and didn't sleep through the night- often delegated shopping duties to her husband. After the third or fourth time going to our local grocer to acquire diapers, I stumbled into a Walmart and "saw the light!" I could save a shitload (intended) of precious cash by simply driving a few extra miles and cleaning out my trunk (occasionally).
I am sick and damn tired of people not appreciating Walmart for everything it does for strapped American families. If Walmart were a government program, it would be declared an unprecedented triumph. Only because it has shareholders is the company vilified in the press and at town meetings nationwide.
I, for one, have had enough.
Thank You Walmart. You have saved me a minor fortune over the past few years- and on staples, not luxuries. You guys rule!