Is Wal-Mart good or bad for the USA?

Question

Wal-Mart is bad for the USA...it takes over wetlands and puts up huge stores that are built by non-union workers, hires a bunch of people for barely any pay and treats them like crap. Fills the store with a bunch of cheap products that were made with child labor or very under paid workers in China. And drives out the small business owners..... all so loosers who have no way of earning a decent wage can afford the better things in life.
I have to admit I have shopped there though..and sometimes would not have eaten without them.
But that is no excuse for the raping of America and sending all the cash to china where whole cities have emerged from the wealth generated.

Answer 1

BAD BAD BAD BAD AND EVIL!!!!! And again I'm on board 100% But it goes so much deeper. They are killing off other unions. And because most people are sadly not intelligent enough to see the big picture they are systemically driving workers out of future employment. People want to save a little here but when no one has jobs no one will have the money to pay for even the wall-mart sh*t. They and other Big Businesses are going to drive us into a third world nation.
Remember American was founded and made great on small business and saving 30 cents doesn't make seance when most of the money doesn't stay in America.

Answer 2

I used to hate Walmart. I still don't like their regular stores, they are like hillbilly conventions.
However, they opened up a Wal Mart Neighborhood Market by me and it is a very nice grocery store. Their prices are very very friendly. I save a lot of money shopping their as opposed to Publix.

I know Walmart puts people out of business. The little guys have to try harder.

But the main reason I think Wal Mart is good for America is that it saves people a lot of money. Especially for working class and poor people. You get a great bang for your buck and that really is a big help for Millions of Americans.

Answer 3

Wal-Mart is leading the crusade to turn The USA into a second-rate superpower.Wal-Mart is flooding this country with second rate merchandise at Low,Low prices,which makes it impossible for the little guy to compete.Wal-Mart also uses unfair payment practices on its suppliers,to further push prices down.They take the profit away from the manufacturer,which means smaller raises in pay for workers.

Answer 4

Bad... they no longer look for products made in the US and are only looking to Asian manufacturers overseas.

Wal mart is also trying to stretch themselves too far, dipping into anything and everything so they can become your one stop store for everythinig including gas, banking, food, appliances, etc...

They are hurting the small business owner and small town america.

Answer 5

Well they put a super walmart in our little town and the mom and pop grocery had to close because they couldn't compete.
Yes it is cheaper but when I shop I want quality also 1/2 the time we have to bring merchandise back because it is poor craftsmanship.
I always try to purchase merchandise made in the USA if it is available

Answer 6

Honestly I enjoy Wal-Mart's prices. I shopped there for school supplies for my kids. My sister-in-law refuses to shop at Wal-Mart. But, I don't see why not. My answer I think Wal-Mart is good for USA, especially with the low prices.

Answer 7

Bad. I've never liked Wal-Mart. Target is MUCH better. Wal-Mart doesn't have a union I've heard so their employees are reportedly treated like crap.

Answer 8

Good. Have you ever shopped there? You get the same products as everyone else for a really cheap price. It's awesome!

Answer 9

I take as 10/10

Answer 10

It's the cheapest place around...I think sometimes it just gets more bad press because it's such a huge corporation. I always shop there, can't afford not to.