It is my opinion we are all to blame. Stores create this Black Friday competitive shopping spirit; beat out the other guy, get there first no matter the cost to you or anyone else and we'll give you a really good deal on some material goods. And the people actually buy into this nonsense. There are far better ways to conduct sales, create consumer interest and encourage customers to shop. Black Friday Sales, however, grab headlines, attract free advertising through the media and whip up that competitive mob mentality of "gotta get there and beat out the other people" for these super prices. It is greed at it's worst.
Yes, there could have been better crowd control. People could have behaved more humanely. But the real blame for this terrible tragedy lies with those who promote this mob mentality and each and every one who participates in it. How can you blame one more than the other? If we participate in this, no matter whether we are retailers or consumers nor where or what store, we contribute to the tragedies that occur and have blood on our hands.
Peace on earth and goodwill to men?????????????
