Originally posted by popcornbird
Don't go shopping on July 4th? That's when all the BIG sales are! July 4th IS a holiday and everyone celebrates, but I don't see how shopping on that day means it isn't a special holiday. (snip) If you mean that the shop workers need a vacation on this day too, then I truely understand what you're saying. They deserve the day off as well.
Exactly my point. For you to be able to shop, many many people have to work, instead of having the day off for a holiday with THEIR loved ones. It's not just the cashier, it's the store manager, the people who stock shelves, the custodial staff, the cashiers and the assistant managers/closers who close the place. And that's just for one store!!!!

My Dad always worked holidays, because before retirement he was a stationary engineer, and I understood that people NEED eletricity, even on holidays. But do they NEED to shop? Eat at a restaurant? No.

That's my point.