By STEPHANIE BROTHERS
Teen Takeover staff
Last week on the radio, I heard a very catchy advertisement. It was set to the tune of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.� I couldn’t tell what company it was for until the end, and even when it was over I wasn’t sure if it was put on the air as a joke. It was a commercial for Wal-Mart Watch.
I was very confused about this group after hearing the little jingle on the radio. I wanted to know more about this so-called “watch,� so I searched for their Web site.
On their Web site, it explained all the bad things that Wal-Mart brings to communities and how poorly they treat their employees.
I just had to sit back and laugh after reading all the things that this group of activists wrote about Wal-Mart.
Seriously, there are bigger issues in the world than worrying about where the next Wal-Mart will open or how they are said to be treating their employees. If people are getting treated unfairly or not getting paid enough, then they need to find a new job.
I honestly cannot believe that a group of people are against Wal-Mart and would waste their time protesting against the store. I highly doubt that Wal-Mart will take over the world.
Check it out for yourself: http://walmartwatch.com/.
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Stephanie Brothers, a member of the Teen Takeover staff, attends Red Land High School.
Good effort to research what the spot was about, but I encourage you to do more research still. Wal-Mart's policies are reshaping the world economy. That is not an exaggeration. It's not just a matter of individuals quitting if they don't like it. In fact, Wal-Mart thrives on just that type of apathy.
You've taken the first step. Now look further. You will be very interested in what you learn about the world of Wal-Mart.