Comments on: Trampled to death in a Wal-Mart stampede

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:39:27 +0000

Check the cameras, find the people who did this and punish them for wrongful death.

By: Leticia

Leticia — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:09:06 +0000

Life should be treasured because it is something that can't be bought and to think it was extinguished because people would rather purchase cheaper shirts or toys is a mark against mankind. When did people start to value others so littlely? That no one stopped to help shows how we are all isolated from others if not physically, then mentally, and in the hard times ahead that is the last thing we need to be; alone.

By: Cody Salisbury

Cody Salisbury — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:45:38 +0000

This truly shows how materialistic and selfish we [the American people] really are. An innocent life was lost so that people can get their hands on cheaper goods. Just outrageous.

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:08:18 +0000

What a callous disregard and waste of a human life.

The idiots that caused this mans death, whether they be customers or the Walmart corporation should be thoroughly ashamed of their behaviour.

By: Heather,ca

Heather,ca — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:24:00 +0000

Oh how I have wanted to comment on this. I worked in retail in my twenties and I know all about how it works. The only reason people would feel they had to arrive in the early hours of the morning and run in is because the retailer advertised a sale. Does the phrase door busters sound familiar or early bird special. How about limited quanitities or while supplies last. This kind of advertising is specifically focused at these people. They want them to rush and run in. Its like when a new toy comes out and demand is bigger than supply. Same situation. This man didnt and shouldnt have died. But people dont behave this way unless the store advertisements indicate that they could miss out on a limited supply by 8am. They see it online or in the local paper and on TV commercials. Its wrong just wrong. This poor man died in the middle of pointless chaos during a time when people are trying to get a job, keep their home and give a little something of themselves. What happened to him is shameful. The people that regarded things more than a human being is a further statement on the values this country has sometimes. Was running over a dead man worth the xmas gifts. His family loved him and were proud of him and he had a future beyond all the stuff wrapped up with a bow. His life was priceless. There are no discounts or exchanges on death. All his family has is memories and pictures. I feel just terrible for his family. What a horrible and senseless way to die right before xmas.

By: Gisselle - Houston, Texas

Gisselle - Houston, Texas — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:46:54 +0000

If I barely could stand going into a Wal-Mart during a major holiday this makes me question my need to ever do it again.

Some of the worst experiences I've ever had shopping during the holidays happened at Wal-Mart. I too believe that their employees are treated poorly and this is unfortunate.

I don't know who in their right state of mind is in need of a bloody toaster of a video game that bad that would make them behave like animals. What kind of people are these? I am sickened and disgusted by the way some consumers behave over a hyped up gimmick to get as many people into a store when there are only a few of the actual items advertised available and on sale.

My condolences and prayers go out to this man's family and I hope the savages that committed this crime are arrested and processed accordingly.

I am utterly disgusted by it all!

By: Rose from Muscoy

Rose from Muscoy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:30:10 +0000

Before anyone decide to go shopping on BLACK FRIDAY first update your Life and Medical Insurance just in case.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:17:20 +0000

These stores need to put a stop to this, NOW. By having people camp out and lining up they are creating this mob atmosphere. Instead of these 4am deals on two items, the stores should have random giveaways and incentives throughout the day, throughout the season. Personally, I think every customer who ran into that Wal-Mart should be held accountable and required to serve jail time, pay a HUGE fine and serve 100's of hours of community service. It is shameful and disgraceful.

By: Cheyenne

Cheyenne — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:57:39 +0000

This is just SICK AND DISGUSTING.

When I heard about this story I pictured a bunch of fat cattle stampeding.

By: Rose from Muscoy

Rose from Muscoy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:36:53 +0000

This is what shopping is all about? What happened to the real meaning of Christ-mas? What would God think of us now? Love your follow man and so on? Wal-Mart better look for a good attorney because a smell a suing going on in the near future! Yes, I do think that Wal-Mart could of done something before hand. Barricade the doors areas with a few polices. Is that why they called it BLACK FRIDAY!

By: concern/denver Colorado

concern/denver Colorado — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:59:37 +0000

I really place the blame on the store it self ..they could look out and seee how many people were there and should have sent more than one person to the door ..or at least ask the people from the speaker to step back ...the store is reasonable for every employee ..and even the people in the front would not have been able to hold back a group that large ...wal-mart should have had more security ...

By: sns

sns — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:31:11 +0000

They should use the tape to arrest every last person who trammpled this man. It's unbelieveable that people would continue to walk on top of a human being even as he lays dying below them for what, to go shopping. Everyone who was involved should have nightmares for the rest of their life.

By: shahram mohtashem

shahram mohtashem — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:40:50 +0000

what is wrong with people today.is getting a tv or ipod or anything worth walking over any one.we are so quick to call people from developing countries uncivilized but we call ourselves civilized

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:37:22 +0000

Wal-Mart holds 90% of the blame in this. There should have been several police officers present, in addition to trained security, & strictly enforced lines with only 100 or so shoppers admitted at any one time. This was a disaster waiting to happen. I was shocked by the headline, but reading the story, I guess it's surprising there weren't more tragedies like this one. Once people started to fall on this man, other people probably stepped on them, so in the confusion I doubt the majority of the people knew what was happening. Once they did, there was no excuse for not stopping or attempting to help. That is a criminal act, & one they'll answer to God for if the state is unable to hold them accountable. Next year, I'd like to see the store managers & Wal-Mart executives open the doors. I think things would be handled differently if they did.

By the way, I'm Canadian & I like to shop at Wal-Marts here, but not in the U.S.. The stores here are cleaner & the atmosphere nicer. In both countries the workers are paid minimum wage, but in the U.S. it's obvious that Wal-Mart takes advantage of a struggling segment of the population. Most of the workers are minorities & because of the lack of universal health care & Wal-Mart's sickly health benefits, a lot of them don't look well, as though they haven't seen a doctor in years. You can tell a lot about a company by the way it treats its employees. I guess Friday's tragedy is yet another black mark against a company that could afford to be compassionate & caring towards the people who build their business, but choses not to.

By: Arthur Pliaconis

Arthur Pliaconis — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:34:08 +0000

Abominable! This is utterly disgusting. A tragedy for the man and his family and an embarrasment to us all. Those people responsible for this, the ones who showed complete disregard for human life and concern only for themselves and their own greed, should be ashamed and prosecuted, every single one of them! And for what? I hope they got the discount on their crap! My heart goes out to the family.

By: Vickie MO.

Vickie MO. — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:27:59 +0000

A person is responcible for his/her action's. Whether, in a car, etc! The thought of this man losing his life, because of the action's of greedy shopper's. I can't think of one single item that any store in this world might have that, I would value more than a human life! Someone needs to represent this man.................

By: John Hash, Germantown, TN

John Hash, Germantown, TN — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:02:43 +0000

An event this tragic and horrific is difficult to fathom, especially since the reason for the season is to celebrate the first coming of our Lord Jesus, at least for many folks in our country. We should all pray for the poor man who died, his family, all of his co-workers, and the seemingly thoughtless or self absorbed people who were part of this situation. Regardless of any one's religious affiliation, we should all pray about this and that true peace will come for all.

By: L Gibson

L Gibson — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:00:39 +0000

I do know one thing Walmart does not carry one item that is as priceless as one single human life.

By: dan ramos

dan ramos — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:47:31 +0000

i feel that corporate greed helped to cause the death of the wal mart employee. if these businesses would not allow loitering in there parking lots there would not be masses of people fighting to be the first one in the doors. try loitering at wal mart on any other day of the year. the police would run you off!

By: chris

chris — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:46:30 +0000

At a time when the United States is deparately trying to recover their image around the world, moments such as the Walmart tragedy and the shootings in the toy store, reflect the work that needs to be done at home. America, you were once a beakon of light for democracy and freedom. Now you have fallen victim to freedom and liberty. Kids killing kids in schools, 43 million without health care coverage, a senseless death of a trampled Walmart employee just to buy a 'thing' on sale and shootings in a toy store. I hope each American stops today to reflect on their freedom and how presious it is. Most in the world do not have the rights and freedoms you possess. It is tragic that we abroad view Amercia now as a country that appears not to value their freedom; rather, they are taking it for granted. Please restore your inner self and become the beakon of hope you once were. We still love you; but we have lost faith in your words. Actions speak louder than words. It is time to act. Having access to a gun does not define freedom. Having access to hope and having the courage to stand up and say enough is enough is truely liberty. Your brothers from Canada care about you.