Open Today?

For a bizarre reason, some retail outlets were open today.

It is the first of January and let's face it, no-one want's to go shopping today. Well obviously some people do (and indeed, did) but they have to be amongst the extreme minority. These people should have been relaxing and taking some time off, regardless of what they got up to for New Year's Eve.

Surely these occasions should be free from the demands of consumerism. A time when we can all forget about bank balances and spending money and instead, enjoy a relaxing time with our loved ones.

Perhaps that is the crux however. These people who venture into retail outlets on these days may not in fact have loved ones to spend the day with. Perhaps being paid to listen to them and give them company is all part of the job.

A more believable position, if these shops actually cared one bit about people.

-The English Student