Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Vote with Dollars
To concentrate more on the question of labels and what they say about us as citizens, here's a quick glance at someone who claims to vote with dollars. Is this possible, do you think? Do you attempt to vote with your dollars? Do you think it's important to pay attention to the people you give your money to? Or do you see no difference between handing cash to the cashier at Wal-mart or to the farmer at the corner market?
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Russ Walker:
I think it does make a difference when consumers use their money to stay in the community versus giving it to a large corporation.
I'd rather shop at my locally owned hardware store than have to find my way around the maze in Home Depot.
I think voting with your money does have an impact when it's done wisely. It just like voting in an election. the community is best served when the voting populace is better informed.
I like the idea of voting with your money. I try to shop at local farmers markets and I like the restraunts that are the old mom and pop type of places. I can't stand Walmart they have crappy food and bad tast in products.
I really enjoyed this little article. I guess I never really thought about what and who I was supporting when I spent my money on things because I DO DRIVE to Walmart or Winco to save a few extra dollars on products. I'll keep this article into consideration next time I go grocery shopping. :)
-Amanda G.
I totally agree with shopping in a local store or eating at a local restaurant, why not help someone out who is just trying to make ends meat in managing their own buisness, instead of supporting corporate buisnesses that just treat their employees like crap!
In reality, It's so hard not to shop at Walmart and other huge corporate businesses, because it is so convenvient to drive somewhere that is open 24/7 and has anything and everything you need or want.
I guess you just have to allow yourself to do whats right, instead of just wanting to take the easier route.
-Keri
I think it is very possible to be “voting with dollars”. By giving your money to a person or company, you are promoting their production and increasing their business. My dad has been working at a beverage distributing company my entire life and in our house we are only allowed to have the certain brands that his business carries. This is because where your money goes counts. He doesn’t want to buy other companies product because that would be helping them gain business instead of his own.
Daniela
The article didn't specifically relate voting to the purchases he makes. The link is pretty obvious but I wish he would've clarified it.
Anyway I don't vote with my dollars. I go for the cheapest price. Does Winco count? Anyway I will start checking out farmers markets though- not for voting or organics but for the fresher taste! I do think its important to keep your money in the community. I think I'll check out a local credit union tomorrow and the Boise Coop.
Teena
In general it depends on what your looking for, but digging into things with cheaper prices, is really worth it. Businesses have same things but they have different prices on products. I don't really vote with money, I just buy whatever I need and get it whatever the price is. i really agree with keri, she is right about shopping at walmart and how its open 24/7 and you can go anytime and they got everything.
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Angela
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