Actually, in most of the civilized world shops close early on weekends, where they're open at all. There are usually fewer television commercials, too.
People in those countries often think of themselves as "citizens", rather than "consumers". Might be something to try out here in the USA...
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Date: 2002-08-24 01:03 pm (UTC)People in those countries often think of themselves as "citizens", rather than "consumers". Might be something to try out here in the USA...