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It’s a valid gripe that a lot of people have against Wal-Mart.

However, don’t think that Wal-Mart is the only profitable company – big or small – that skirts the health insurance debate. Because they’re such a retail giant, they’re an easy target. In our area the media has shed some light on even private Dr. practices that refuse to offer health insurance. The bottom line is – health insurance is a costly expense. HUGELY expensive – the actual figures might astound you. Companies/people are in business to make money, and health insurance cuts their bottom dollar.

Like derketchup, I shop Wal-Mart maybe 3-4 times a year, and I honestly try to avoid it at all costs. However, I live in a large city where there are many shopping choices. It’s too easy to say that no one should shop at Wal-Mart, because you don’t know where people live – it’s easy to forget that for some in rural areas it is the only choice.