I guess I just don't get it.
Target donates to the Salvation Army, so I'm sure it's not an anti-Christian thing.
It seems that nobody can solicit donations, not even non-Christian organizations.
What's the fuss about? I wish the Wal-Mart here had that policy. There's somebody out there for something or another every day.
This is being spun into a "Target hates the Savation Army and poor people" story. I like the bell-ringers too but I see nothing wrong with Target's stand.
Want to blame somebody? Blame the million other people that decided to stand around these stores looking for donations year-round. People complain to the store about individuals or other charities. The store can either get rid of them all or take the chance of these "donation seekers" running off some business. I wouldn't even go to the K-Mart here because of I got sick of people hitting me up for money outside.
Irritates me too.
However, I've NEVER been accosted or solicited by a bell ringer. They just stand there and ring.
Which is why they get my money :-)
I have to agree with you on that. I can understand why some are upset. But some parents struggle enough to buy for their own children. And I also don't trust anyone even standing on business property. If I donate, I do it directly. Just because I'm doing holiday shopping for my son doesn't mean I have the money to donate to every organization and them standing outside every business makes you feel obligated to do so.
BTW, our family has cut out buying for the adults and we're opting for each member to buy a calling card for the soldiers. Just an idea for everyone.