I normally stay away from sad news and events on this blog, but at times that simply isn’t possible. Today’s post is about the sad death of a Walmart employee that’s been on my mind since it happened on (in this instance appropriately named) Black Friday.
I can’t get over the fact that people have stampeded over another human being in order to get to the sales racks first. That level of selfishness, stupidity and pure animosity is something I’m having difficulty comprehending and understanding for three days now. How do you walk on someone and continue shopping; how do you destroy someone’s life and live with yourself; why do people turn into beasts when in large groups; why does the pack mentality overpower that of a sane, intelligent individual?
What’s even more frustrating, in addition to self centered animals who continued to shop is the fact that the store remained open. What was the manager in charge thinking, one of your employees has been trampled to death and you continue business as usual!? Whoever he/she is they should live in shame, embarrassment and public ridicule for the rest of their miserable life. It is also very ironic that this happened at a place of business whose part of the slogan is “Live better.”
Furthermore, I sincerely hope that surveillance tapes will bring to justice the herd who inflicted pain and ended a life of someone who was simply trying to open the doors and be helpful.
This is a very sad event in this country’s history and should hopefully make all of us stop, think and evaluate our priorities and actions as nothing should be valued more than an innocent life.
It is also sad to see how everyone has quickly turned their attention to another bogus “holiday”, Cyber Monday.