[AmericaUnited]

but the anti-Walmart bias is being manifested, even on Free Republic.

Look how ridiculous this statement is:

Thanks to republicans and democrats alike, in many communities, a Walmart may be the only opportunity available to some people after the local bicycle shops closed due to pricing competition.

Some Freeper thinks 'BIG GOVERNMENT' should somehow step in and pass laws to keep Walmart from opening up a store and selling at the lowest prices possible, to prop up a few businesses. So 10,000 consumers have to pay much, much more for everything so a few Mr. Potters can keep prospering at everyone else's expense.

[kinsman redeemer]

Just because havoc has an account doesn't make him/her a Freeper.

[mlc9852]

Just look for a good used bike and save some money. Of course, take it to someone experienced and have it checked out.

[Gabz]

Some Freeper thinks 'BIG GOVERNMENT' should somehow step in and pass laws to keep Walmart from opening up a store and selling at the lowest prices possible, to prop up a few businesses.

Their numbers are legion, even here on FR.

I just took a quick look at my daughter's bike. She's 7 and we bought it in WalMart for her for Christmas........there is not less than 3 CAUTION stickers on it and in VERY bold letters "Check brakes before riding."