Why must we buy? Black Friday's powerful pull

By Jesse Washington

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Nov. 23 2012 3:27 p.m. MST

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Gravy was still warm. Dallas Cowboys were still in uniform. Thanks were still being given across the country as the pilgrimages to the stores began, heralding a new era of American consumerism.

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Sandy, UT

I have never shopped on Black Friday, I never will shop on Black Friday, and I will not shop on Thanksgiving Day no matter what the sales are. I will enjoy Thanksgiving for. what it is. There will be nice presents under the tree for my family, but I More..

4:10 p.m. Nov. 23, 2012
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jazzlover

Highland, UT

"You have to have these things to enjoy your children and your family..." I personally feel that getting two laptops for 7- and 11-year old children is not necessary in order to enjoy quality family time.

4:23 p.m. Nov. 23, 2012
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Mom of ten

SANBORNTON, NH

As my husband says, " those that go crazy on now "Black Thursday", the new American Institution, belong in an institution." Are all those 'THINGS' really needed over time with friends and family? I wouldn't trade my More..

4:26 p.m. Nov. 23, 2012
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