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Walfart Police ????

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  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    Walking out of Walmart the other day with a cart full of MY Legally Owned items. The early-20-ish guy near the door tells me he has to check MY legally owned possessions. I say " No thanks", and keep going out the door. He runs up, RUNS...., grabs the cart, and states again "I have to check your cart". I again say "No Thanks", and keep walking out the door.

    Unfortunately, he had positioned himself so that he was in-line with the door jam, and got peeled off the cart as I went through the door.

    I looked back at him and wished him a Happy New Year. He wasn't too thrilled. With the attitude he presented, I half expected him to follow me out the door. Luckily for everyone involved, he did not do so.

    I have NO inclination to allow someone to paw through my personal possessions. I do NOT know them. I do NOT trust them.

    If it's a REQUIREMENT that they paw through my possessions, then they need to post that policy at the entrance. IN BIG LETTERS. That way everyone will know what the requirements are (just like at SAMS club).




    Now that you know it is policy, I would assume you will either discontinue shopping there, or submit to the inspection, correct?


    Nope.
  • riflemikeriflemike Member Posts: 10,599
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
    I RARELY shop at Walmart.....its really because its the saddest place you can ever spend your money. The people that work there are plain out miserable....like zombies without the energy to chase you. Plus, knowing that they make special "lower quality" items just for Walmart stores....like Leupold scopes and such makes me question ALL of the items they have there.

    If I need a lot of random bulk purchase things....detergent, TP, paper towels and such....I will run in there and get JUST that stuff and then drive down the road to Publix where they are smiling faces, a few hugs and the "Publix brand" items are actually better than the name brand things.


    they do what they have to ,,,,they are working ...dont lower yourself to go there[:(!]

    not like you are poor?

    you are better than them
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    I respect what all of you choose to do. I will not stop, PERIOD. If they think I stole something they have probable cause but I refuse to stop otherwise.


    I KNOW I did not steal anything, I am a white guy for the love of Pete.....[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][;)][:0][:0][B)][B)][:)][:D]


    Out of curiosity, do you roll through DUI checkpoints because you haven't been drinking?


    No Sir, I do not; I stop as required by the signs. I refuse to cooperate with them either, simply asking if I am free to go and refusing to answer any questions. It usually starts with where you been and where you going type junk; my pat reply is "it is none of your business".
  • riflemikeriflemike Member Posts: 10,599
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by hobo9650
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    Walking out of Walmart the other day with a cart full of MY Legally Owned items. The early-20-ish guy near the door tells me he has to check MY legally owned possessions. I say " No thanks", and keep going out the door. He runs up, RUNS...., grabs the cart, and states again "I have to check your cart". I again say "No Thanks", and keep walking out the door.

    Unfortunately, he had positioned himself so that he was in-line with the door jam, and got peeled off the cart as I went through the door.

    I looked back at him and wished him a Happy New Year. He wasn't too thrilled. With the attitude he presented, I half expected him to follow me out the door. Luckily for everyone involved, he did not do so.

    I have NO inclination to allow someone to paw through my personal possessions. I do NOT know them. I do NOT trust them.

    If it's a REQUIREMENT that they paw through my possessions, then they need to post that policy at the entrance. IN BIG LETTERS. That way everyone will know what the requirements are (just like at SAMS club).






    Just hope you are not a parent since you are acting like a child. According to your own statement, you assault him with the cart and seem to be proud. Do it when I'm on security and you will be sitting in jail with several charges.

    Their property = their policies. If you don't like it, stay out.

    At least the employees are working to support themselves. So many of you don't like something, yet complain and go back for more. Wow.




    yep LF seems to think they are beneath..* if they work and do what employer wants and * if they dont work
  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by hobo9650
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    Walking out of Walmart the other day with a cart full of MY Legally Owned items. The early-20-ish guy near the door tells me he has to check MY legally owned possessions. I say " No thanks", and keep going out the door. He runs up, RUNS...., grabs the cart, and states again "I have to check your cart". I again say "No Thanks", and keep walking out the door.

    Unfortunately, he had positioned himself so that he was in-line with the door jam, and got peeled off the cart as I went through the door.

    I looked back at him and wished him a Happy New Year. He wasn't too thrilled. With the attitude he presented, I half expected him to follow me out the door. Luckily for everyone involved, he did not do so.

    I have NO inclination to allow someone to paw through my personal possessions. I do NOT know them. I do NOT trust them.

    If it's a REQUIREMENT that they paw through my possessions, then they need to post that policy at the entrance. IN BIG LETTERS. That way everyone will know what the requirements are (just like at SAMS club).






    Just hope you are not a parent since you are acting like a child. According to your own statement, you assault him with the cart and seem to be proud. Do it when I'm on security and you will be sitting in jail with several charges.

    Their property = their policies. If you don't like it, stay out.

    At least the employees are working to support themselves. So many of you don't like something, yet complain and go back for more. Wow.




    I did NOT assault the guy. HE put himself in the situation and placed HIMSELF in a bad spot. I just walked through the door.

    As far as YOU putting me in jail, you wouldn't have a leg to stand on. Your internet-fueled bravado is noted, if only for the empty words.

    Yuup - they ARE working and being of benefit to their employer. I have respect for every person who is supporting themselves instead of relying on the Gov't. I never said anything different.

    I just absolutely refuse to have my possessions pawed through.
  • TfloggerTflogger Member Posts: 3,390 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wouldn't mind it if the checkers didn't ignore the * guys and go after us old white guys.
  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290
    edited November -1
    Hilarious!
    There are 2 Market Walmarts and a Supercenter within a half mile of my home. The door dude (or dudette) never even looks my way when I go in, and nobody at all looks at me when I walk out.
    There used to be a Smith's(Kroger for you Easterners) a 3 minute walk away, had a bank inside that kept getting robbed. It shut down because the store lost $275,000 every 6 months to shoplifting. The bank got tossed just before the store closed because the robbers made the store a dangerous place to be.
    I enjoy parking at the Walmarts & watching the patrons exit the store.
    It's better than cable!
  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,682 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    Walking out of Walmart the other day with a cart full of MY Legally Owned items. The early-20-ish guy near the door tells me he has to check MY legally owned possessions. I say " No thanks", and keep going out the door. He runs up, RUNS...., grabs the cart, and states again "I have to check your cart". I again say "No Thanks", and keep walking out the door.

    Unfortunately, he had positioned himself so that he was in-line with the door jam, and got peeled off the cart as I went through the door.

    I looked back at him and wished him a Happy New Year. He wasn't too thrilled. With the attitude he presented, I half expected him to follow me out the door. Luckily for everyone involved, he did not do so.

    I have NO inclination to allow someone to paw through my personal possessions. I do NOT know them. I do NOT trust them.

    If it's a REQUIREMENT that they paw through my possessions, then they need to post that policy at the entrance. IN BIG LETTERS. That way everyone will know what the requirements are (just like at SAMS club).




    Now that you know it is policy, I would assume you will either discontinue shopping there, or submit to the inspection, correct?


    Nope.


    You apparently do not believe in the concept of their house, their rules. A disrespectful attitude. It is sad, but that's kind of what America has become.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you are fine with having your property searched - Awesome for you.

    I don't subscribe to that.
  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,682 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    If you are fine with having your property searched - Awesome for you.

    I don't subscribe to that.




    You are being treated like every one else who chooses to patronize that store. You have the option to go elsewhere, yet take it upon yourself to put someone who is just doing their job in an uncomfortable position.

    I don't shop in stores that have policies with which I disagree.

    It is a civilized and adult means to deal with what you seem to see as some sort of micro-aggression.

    Your choice, I guess, but not something a decent person would do to another.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    If you are fine with having your property searched - Awesome for you.

    I don't subscribe to that.


    Then what means are you proposing to cut down on theft in their stores? Or are you just part of the problem and never part of the solution?
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Rack OpsRack Ops Member Posts: 18,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Aztngundoc22
    OK :

    Hillbillie has it ! its not a BATTLE ! I just refuse , my choice !!!

    and :

    The ONLY two things I buy there are my (3) scrips (medication) and Dog Food ! Only Because of the Prices !!!!!

    And Yet : I still dont like being treated like a THIEF !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    My Panties are Not In A Wad ! Its just a Statement of How I FeeL !!!!!

    Thanks !!!


    I find that the exclamation marks do enhance the power of your argument.
  • Rack OpsRack Ops Member Posts: 18,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    I respect what all of you choose to do. I will not stop, PERIOD. If they think I stole something they have probable cause but I refuse to stop otherwise.


    I KNOW I did not steal anything, I am a white guy for the love of Pete.....[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][;)][:0][:0][B)][B)][:)][:D]


    Out of curiosity, do you roll through DUI checkpoints because you haven't been drinking?


    No Sir, I do not; I stop as required by the signs. I refuse to cooperate with them either, simply asking if I am free to go and refusing to answer any questions. It usually starts with where you been and where you going type junk; my pat reply is "it is none of your business".


    Ohio law states that you are required to provide information regarding your identity and insurance while passing through a DUI checkpoint or you are subject to being detained until that information can be obtained.

    I seriously doubt you have refused to answer any questions during the times you have been stopped, regardless of your answer here.

    I haven't met a cop yet that will allow you to go on your merry way after telling him to go F himself when he asks for your identity.
  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This to funny that is why I work at a hotel washing dishes nothing demeaning there.
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK
    I'm an honest man and I know it. The Walmart employee doesn't know it. He doesn't know me any better than I know him. If I'm in Walmart I have time to kill. I can give the "Walmart police" a minute at the door. Maybe two.



    Rumor has it,,,,,,,,,you're actually trying to 'find' the door ,,,,,,,,!!!!!!,,,,,,,[:D][}:)][;)]

    [:D]
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • walliewallie Member Posts: 8,595 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like our Wallie -Mart

    They build shelter parking spots for the Amish horses

    They let truckers, camper, etc park over night

    They employ poor people

    They sell 22 ammo and American flags

    U don't have to get dressed up to go shopping

    They are not biased

    They even leave rich people in
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I decided I like our local Walmart about thirty years ago. They had just moved into the Supercenter Walmart from the little Walmart when we caught the edge of a hurricane that brought record floods and electrical outages.

    They stayed open without electricity so you couldn't use a credit card. If you wanted to pay by check or if you had exact change in cash they would take your money. If you didn't have the right change or a check they let you take what you needed on a promise to pay later. They didn't even make of note of who you were. That's something I would expect from the Mom & Pop stores, but I was surprised to see Walmart do it.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,162 ******
    edited November -1
    We stop when asked to,,,
  • 4205raymond4205raymond Member Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I shop in Walmart a lot because the prices are right. About a year ago the greeters stopped me almost every time. I got really tired of it and said "Do I look like a thief to you" and kept walking out door. If they responded with "It's our policy" I replied "Dumb" and walked out the door. Then they stopped using the greeters for a long time. Recently they started up again and I responded the same way and walked out the door. Now I think they know me and are very nice to me. They no longer stop me.
  • BrookwoodBrookwood Member, Moderator Posts: 13,771 ******
    edited November -1
    After reading through all of the posts in this thread, a dang song got stuck in my head!

    Mack Davis singing "Oh Lord it's hard to be humble, when your perfect in every way.....

    I can't wait to look in the mirror, I get better looking each day....

    To know me is to love me....

    I must be one Hell of a man...

    Dang.....that's goin to be stuck there till I find my happy place!!
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Brookwood
    After reading through all of the posts in this thread, a dang song got stuck in my head!

    Mack Davis singing "Oh Lord it's hard to be humble, when your perfect in every way.....

    I can't wait to look in the mirror, I get better looking each day....

    To know me is to love me....

    I must be one Hell of a man...

    Dang.....that's goin to be stuck there till I find my happy place!!
    That is my theme song.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Rack OpsRack Ops Member Posts: 18,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
    quote:Originally posted by bpost
    I respect what all of you choose to do. I will not stop, PERIOD. If they think I stole something they have probable cause but I refuse to stop otherwise.


    I KNOW I did not steal anything, I am a white guy for the love of Pete.....[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][;)][:0][:0][B)][B)][:)][:D]


    Out of curiosity, do you roll through DUI checkpoints because you haven't been drinking?


    No Sir, I do not; I stop as required by the signs. I refuse to cooperate with them either, simply asking if I am free to go and refusing to answer any questions. It usually starts with where you been and where you going type junk; my pat reply is "it is none of your business".


    Ohio law states that you are required to provide information regarding your identity and insurance while passing through a DUI checkpoint or you are subject to being detained until that information can be obtained.

    I seriously doubt you have refused to answer any questions during the times you have been stopped, regardless of your answer here.

    I haven't met a cop yet that will allow you to go on your merry way after telling him to go F himself when he asks for your identity.


    My bad sorry so to clarify, I will be happy to give them my license and proof of insurance through a window down about two inches. I will not answer their questions. I was only stopped twice at check points and do not remember being asked anything beyond "where you coming from/where you going" and "have you had anything to drink" My reply "was none of your business" and "water." He called over his cutie pie supervisor and she went through the same BS lines and questions he had asked. I looked her in the eye and said, "am I being detained, am I free to go". She gave me a gold star on my report card for the dash and let me go on home.
  • fideaufideau Member Posts: 11,895 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You buy and pay for things in the store. You remove every item from your cart and place it in front of the cashier who rings it up. Those things now belong to you. If the store owners think you may somehow put more items in your cart after going thru checkout, they should build the store so that after checking out, you can only go thru the exit. The pointless procedure of looking in your cart, which now contains your items in bags mostly, is asinine.
    I know, from talking to employees of not only WalMart, but other such stores, that most of the theft is by employees. That's their problem, not mine.
  • Aztngundoc22Aztngundoc22 Member Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK :

    Fideau & Bpost :

    Yes indeed , I think you guys may understand my point !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks !!!
    The more people I meet : The more I like my Dog :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


    I Grew Old Too Fast (And Smart Too damn Slow !!!) !!! :o :?
  • reload999reload999 Member Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Interesting thread. I've shopped in various walmarts and have never seen a "checker" at the exit. Sam's yes but never walmart...any walmart.
  • godalejrgodalejr Member Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gartman
    Employee getting paid minimum wage to do the most thankless job in the store. I just show the receipt. If I have a problem with this policy I can complain to the manager or just go elsewhere.
    excatly!!!
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