I already have lived in that world and I'll pass. It does suck that this affects the SA but if that's what it takes to keep the beggars from in front of my local stores, so be it. No offense to SA but I am sick to death of being hit up by every 2-bit "charity", "fund-drive", little league, church, school club, etc. every time I go in a store. I, for one, appreciate Target thinking of those of us prefer not to be harrased by beggars. I don't mean to lump the SA in with these other groups and I bet Target wishes they didn't have to either
I believe I will try to buy as much as possible from Target this year.
Let me grab you a tissue, you poor victim! Why is it so difficult to pass by the bellringers, candy-sellers, whatever, and either offer a cordial greeting or just go about your business?
But instead folks like you take your guilt over not giving or not wanting to give and project it onto the volunteers (or "beggars" as you call them).
For the first time ever I will be offering my services as a beggar to the Salvation Army, starting this Saturday, and I'm looking forward to it. I don't suppose you live nearby, do you?
Not a very popular opinion here, but I agree with you. I donate other ways and don't appreciate the guilt trip associated with not giving money to some group just because I needed a gallon of milk.
It's strange. . .other stores, such as WalMart, don't seem to be having the problem Target seems so 'concerned' about.
I guess my NOT shopping at Target will offset your spending there.
I agree with you about most solicitors in front of stores. The ones who really tick me off are the Libs with their petitions. They're quite aggressive.
BUT....in defense of the SA, I have never seen a bell-ringer do anything but that, ring their bell. They don't solicit, they are just "there." It is for THAT reason that I DO donate to them.