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Post by msdemos on Apr 14, 2020 2:34:15 GMT
So, can anybody who lives in one of the states that is doing this, please explain to me what the "logic" is behind this decision? Apparently, in some states (Michigan, in this example (see link below)), certain stores are allowed to be open, but are limited in what they can sell their customers (i.e., "essential" vs. "non-essential" items). While I completely understand the idea of why some particular items might be considered "essentials", while some might be considered "non-essential", if you're allowing the store to stay open and do business with any and all customers, why the HELL would you feel it necessary to decide what they CAN and CANNOT buy, while being allowed inside the store to buy what THEY feel they need ?? In places where they're doing this, would cigarettes be considered "essential", or a "non-essential " item?? How about wine, beer and booze ?? Or guns and ammo ?? And what about "junk food" items.....they CAN'T be considered "essential" items......CAN THEY?? Don't these states have enough turmoil on their hands, or, for some strange reason simply feel the need to add to all of it by trying to micro-manage just EXACTLY what each and every store can, and cannot sell to everybody else ?? Here in Wisconsin I haven't yet seen anything like this, but wonder if I soon will.....or if it's actually going on all over the country, and this is just the first I'm hearing of it. Seems pretty simple to me.......either allow the store to stay open and do business, or DON'T!! Don't make things even MORE difficult than they already are for EVERYBODY !! Anybody able to clarify what the possible "logic" is behind this, and why those that are doing it think (apparently) that it's a good idea ??  www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/after-backlash-walmart-clarifies-policy-on-sale-of-nonessential-items/ar-BB12zmTs?li=BBnb7Kz  SAVE FERRIS
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Post by Firefly on Apr 14, 2020 3:00:23 GMT
In the state I live in, you can still buy alcohol, cigarettes, firearms and booze. As you've stated, if the store is open anyway, and they sell those items, you can buy what you please.
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Post by mslo79 on Apr 14, 2020 3:09:22 GMT
Exactly. it makes no sense as it's just some power trip by those higher up.
because if one is already in a store, there is already some risk, and it's just some power trip to try to dictate what people can and cannot buy as it's not like ones risks is suddenly going to shoot up by buying some "non-essential" item. just some government authoritarian BS.
hell, I have heard some places having time restrictions like you can't be out past a certain time which makes no sense as if one has to get groceries etc, one should be able to do it. period. regardless of time. because when I heard this I was immediately thinking 'WHY?'.
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Post by CrepedCrusader on Apr 14, 2020 8:28:17 GMT
Less "non-essential" items for sale = less shoppers = less unnecessary contact between people
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2020 14:22:39 GMT
In MI it's for the social distancing stuff. Stores like Walmart had to shut down their gardening section and anything deemed "non-essential" right now. I don't know.
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Post by divtal on Apr 14, 2020 18:54:54 GMT
The article states that the ban is on; carpeting, flooring, furniture, garden items, plant NURSERIES, and paint. Could it possibly be that some dimwit in the Walmart organization doesn't recognize that there is vast difference between plant nurseries, and child nurseries?? But, even if that were the case, I would think that many employees at the local stores would have caught that, and seriously questioned it. If you have a baby, EVERYTHING is a "necessity!"  What I also find confusing, in the article, is if the ban was initiated by Governor Witmer, or by Walmart HQ. Walmart is the only chain mentioned. It wouldn't have been difficult for the author to contact the Governor's office to see if the restrictions came from her. Are any/all of the items banned in other chain stores? From the main list, I can stretch my imagination to see that; carpeting, flooring and furniture would require others to deliver the items, and enter the home for placement/installment. I could see that being a caution. As for gardening items, and paint, for private use ... I "dunno."  |
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Post by movieliker on Apr 14, 2020 19:21:48 GMT
So, can anybody who lives in one of the states that is doing this, please explain to me what the "logic" is behind this decision? Apparently, in some states (Michigan, in this example (see link below)), certain stores are allowed to be open, but are limited in what they can sell their customers (i.e., "essential" vs. "non-essential" items). While I completely understand the idea of why some particular items might be considered "essentials", while some might be considered "non-essential", if you're allowing the store to stay open and do business with any and all customers, why the HELL would you feel it necessary to decide what they CAN and CANNOT buy, while being allowed inside the store to buy what THEY feel they need ?? In places where they're doing this, would cigarettes be considered "essential", or a "non-essential " item?? How about wine, beer and booze ?? Or guns and ammo ?? And what about "junk food" items.....they CAN'T be considered "essential" items......CAN THEY?? Don't these states have enough turmoil on their hands, or, for some strange reason simply feel the need to add to all of it by trying to micro-manage just EXACTLY what each and every store can, and cannot sell to everybody else ?? Here in Wisconsin I haven't yet seen anything like this, but wonder if I soon will.....or if it's actually going on all over the country, and this is just the first I'm hearing of it. Seems pretty simple to me.......either allow the store to stay open and do business, or DON'T!! Don't make things even MORE difficult than they already are for EVERYBODY !! Anybody able to clarify what the possible "logic" is behind this, and why those that are doing it think (apparently) that it's a good idea ?? www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/after-backlash-walmart-clarifies-policy-on-sale-of-nonessential-items/ar-BB12zmTs?li=BBnb7Kz SAVE FERRISThey're not doing that down here. All grocery stores can sell all their normal stock (if they have it in stock). |
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Post by theravenking on Apr 14, 2020 21:11:29 GMT
It's the same here in Germany actually. I went to a local drugstore last week and large parts of the store were cordoned off and they told me that they weren't allowed to sell many items, only items connected to food and gardening. For example you weren't allowed to buy light bulbs or wrapping paper. I was also thinking of picking up some gift vouchers for Easter, but they weren't allowed to sell those either. But weirdly the same items can be bought at other shops. Apparently grocery shops are allowed to sell all kinds of unrelated stuff, but stores that don't sell food can only sell certain items. Which doesn't make a lot of sense, does it?
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