Lesson | What is Wrong with Big Business and Us

I was watching Keith Olbermann's "Worst Person in the world." He talked about Debbie Shank who was severely injured when she was struck by a vehicle. Walmart successfully sued her for her settlement to get back what they paid through her medical insurance, as a Walmart employee. It turns out the settlement was 417,000 dollars that would be used for ongoing medical services, life expenses, etc... Walmart sued her for 470,000. Adding insult to injury, her 18 year old son was killed in Iraq.

Her family has paid the ultimate price so that we can live and we live and do as we would like to do. She is in the process of paying a terrible price due to her accident, yet there is no mercy. This is what is wrong with so-called "Big Business." There is no heart, no respect, no compassion and definitely no character. Pathetic. I find it sad and appalling that in so many instances, life has become what we can extract, instead of what we can give. There is something deeply wrong about this and if we continue to shop at Walmart, it is like support an entity that is not only inhumane but inhuman.

In closing please keep in mind that Walmart's did 348.7 Billion (yes I said billion) last year. I think they may not have needed Mrs. Shanks money all that bad. Use your head and your wallet. Stop support the social irresponsibility of Walmart, until they correct their behavior. If we turn our head and look away, there is something gravely wrong with us. For those who may argue that Medicaid will kick in, remember this has absolutely nothing to do with expenses of life. Remember that she is not brain-damaged, due to her tragic accident.

For More on this store, check out these links:
AFL-CIO Blog
Mother Jones
MSN Money

Sincerely,

Jaye Morris, Curator
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