[Carolyn Duncan]

I prefer NOT toshop at Wal-mart for previously stated reasons refering to shady business dealings, forcing smaller buisinesses to close etc, etc. You get the idea. On the rare occasion I have shopped in there it has been very difficult for me. I have had problems with nearly everything I have purchased there, the price of something typically reflects the quality. Also, I see Targhetto, as a "preppy" Wal-mart. It is full of overpriced Wal-mart items to me. I know it's insane but I would prefer to go to a nicer store with nicer items and as a result of the nicer atmosphere I don'thave a problem paying a little bit more for something. Think about it this way, there are other stores that are HUGE and don't sacrifice their "souls" to be that way why support the ones that do? I can relate to the being broke and needing stuff so I prioritize, what do I have to have to survive and what can I wait to buy. My needs are fairly limited so that is a bonus for me, I've learned to live fairly minimally and it's great. Plus there's the whole karma deal...