No one is forcing them, that is correct. And nothing I do or say will stop the vast majority from shopping there. It's jsut that I have taken a different approach to life now that I have a home and family. I'm much more keenly aware of how my purchases affect the econmy of my country as well as those of other countries. If you choose to think you live in a vacuum, then go ahead. I simply see that my purchases have an affect, no matter how small, to the nations economy. And I prefer to have my purchases go towards American products if possible. And yes, I do think America would be in much better shape if people shopped the way I do. I get upset with people complaining about jobs going overseas, yet can't fill their cart up fast enough at Walmart.
Walmart is now bigger than General Motors. It made more money than any other company for several years-don't know if they did this year or not.