This Is Too Bad: If we ignore 'evil' Wal-Mart, will it go away?

Dallas Morning News | Editorials:

"If you really believe Wal-Mart is bad for America, don't shop there. Leave the rest of America to save a few pennies in peace. And if you cash one of those minuscule Wal-Mart paychecks, quit your job. Paying the bills is no reason to support evil in our midst."

What an illogical, confusing editorial. It could be read as a call to boycott Wal-Mart. Or it could be read as a call for those who do not like Wal-Mart to shut up and quit annoying those who do.

Many already do NOT shop at Wal-Mart on principal. Others do, not by preference, but by lack of choice. Others work there for the same reason. Doing so does not mean they support "evil." Regardless whether one shops there or works there or not, Wal-Mart has a profound impact on our neighborhoods, our shopping choices, our wages and benefits and job opportunities. And that's worth discussing and arguing and lobbying to improve.