Ross Cassell -> All wrote:
 RC> * Originally in FIDONEWS
 RC> * Crossposted in crossfire
 RC> * Crossposted in debate
 RC> * Crossposted in POL_INC

 RC> Hello All!

 RC> Those of you unaware..

 RC> The friday after every US Thanksgiving is called Black Friday, it is the
 RC> day that officially kicks off the Christmas shopping season. Black
 RC> Friday derives its name from the fact that often in reality or hope,
 RC> that retailers return to and finish the year off with profitability.

 RC> On Black Friday, retailers will often offer merchandise, most often
 RC> nowadays, consumer electronics, for extremely low prices. The caveat is
 RC> that quantities are limited and on a first come, first serve basis.
 RC> Stores will often open their doors several hours earlier than they
 RC> normally would, some even openning at midnight. This is preceded by
 RC> customers lining up at the doors, often hours earlier, some even
 RC> bringing tents and sleeping bags.

 RC> Please read this story:

 RC> http://tinyurl.com/5jwwpm

 RC> What happened in the story sickens and disgusts me and I hope shoppers
 RC> in other countries dont behave the same way!

One wonders if that could happen anywhere other than New York. Long Island
isn't all that far from Manhattan and stay out of Bloomies on a White Sale
day. You are correct though, it seems far too many people have forgotten
that "Jesus is the reason for the season". Not money or presents
or anything material.

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