[Vision2020] Winco Vs. Super Walmart

[Mark Solomon]

April,

I can assure you that it was not an oversight on our part to refer to 
Wal-Mart SuperCenter's as SuperWalmarts. Sure, it's not the name 
Wal-Mart wants to use, but try saying Wal-Mart SuperCenter three 
times fast. I don't think anyone misunderstood what we were referring 
to. Besides, it fits so much better on a bumper-sticker.

I think you'll note, however, that I always refer to actual people 
respectfully and with the proper honorific if appropriate. But 
despite that horrible ruling from the 1800's that conferred person 
status on corporations, I will continue to refuse to accord that them 
honor personally.

Mark



At 11:43 AM -0700 4/22/07, April Fingerlos wrote:
>You know what gives all of these arguments a significant level of 
>ignorance? The correct name is Wal-Mart SuperCenter, NOT Super 
>Walmart. If the correct name of this business was used, the 
>arguments would have a little bit more credibility over talking 
>about a business that doesn't exist.
>
>Sorry, this has been a pet peeve of mine ever since the whole thing 
>started, and I finally can't keep my fingers still. I giggled over 
>those bumper stickers and buttons produced with such an obviously 
>careless mistake--it made the protesters look really foolish! ;-) 
>It's even funnier if you goggle "Super Walmart" and get back all 
>those protest sites (including the one for Moscow) and realize just 
>how goofy the whole movement has made themselves appear when they 
>can't get this key detail correct.
>
>Even if you're arguing vehemently against something you disagree 
>with, at least have the respect and integrity to use it's proper 
>name within your argument.