The 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll

No. 2: Further evidence of Walmart's pervasiveness in American culture can be found in the response to another poll question that asked people if they would use Walmart's expanding healthcare clinics for routine checkups and services. More than 4 in 10 said they would with younger people being more inclined to do it than older people. If Walmart is going to become America's new family doctor they may have to expand their slogan to, "Save Money, Live Better, Die Better".

Walmart has announced that it is considering the addition of swine flu or H1N1 flu vaccination stations to their 4,000 mega-stores across the country. If Walmart offered healthcare services such as flu shots, dental, eye, or basic check-ups, would you consider becoming a Wal-Mart patient?

Yes:

43.00%

No:

52.00%

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by kenbob45 November 3, 2009 1:44 PM EST: Wal-Mart is a blight on the world. I have NEVER purchased anything at this preditors store nor will I ever do so. If you shop there I hope I do no business with whoever employs you.; Reply to this comment

by ArmyVet93 October 2, 2009 9:30 AM EDT

There is a lot to be said for Walmart being a corporate symbol of America. The company started as a dime store and built up to one of the most successful companies in the world.

By way of there success Walmart is doing a great deal towards Charitable Giving, Disaster Relief, Economic Opportunity, Employment and Diversity, Health Care, and Sustainability.

Wal-Mart?s FYE 2009 giving breakdown:

In the U.S., Wal-Mart gave more than $378 million in cash and in-kind gifts, up from $296 million in 2007.
In international markets, Wal-Mart gave $45.5 million in cash and in-kind gifts, up from $41 million in 2007.
Globally, Wal-Mart?s customers and associates gave more than $106 million through in-store giving programs that benefit local charities.
In total, Wal-Mart, its Foundations, its customers and its associates supported communities around the globe with nearly $530 million in charitable contributions during FYE 2009.

Here is the page to view fact sheets and news items regarding this: http://walmartstores.com/FactsNews/FactSheets/

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by DumInWA November 3, 2009 12:23 AM EST: Its not as good as you think. I started working for wamart in 2007 as a part time employee. I was able to save $100.00 per mo. Plus pay my rent and bills and the cost of my medical insuance. Now I do none of the above. They might be big but most of their part time help are no longer making a living, and their new policy is no more full time people. From 32 to 40 hours Aug 2008 to 19 to 12 hours in Oct 2009
and there really are not many jobs to be had. Thanks wallmart its like having no job at all.


by naturaltwo September 29, 2009 5:31 PM EDT: What a crummy survey. Pathetic.; Reply to this comment


by buzbeech September 29, 2009 10:20 AM EDT: Which woman? Uugghhh! Who Let The Dogs Out? Woof!; Reply to this comment


by buzbeech September 29, 2009 10:18 AM EDT: Who is Tom Brady?
Barack Obama has identity crises (is he black or is he white)
Springsteen (Born In U. S. A.) only claim to fame
George Clooney handsome but looks fade but dumb is forever
So I had rather be me.; Reply to this comment


by elizaj7923 September 29, 2009 9:49 AM EDT: For the Obesity the answer is simple - Physical Education classes should be in every school 5 days a week. Run the stats, when PE was cut back Obesity increased.
Best company? Ford hands down. no bail out kudos to them! WalMart??? Please everything is made in China... Dont shop there.
Bring jobs back to the USA --- take a look at the last American Flag you purchased... where was it made??; Reply to this comment


by nor-one September 29, 2009 9:48 AM EDT: so this is how far 60 min. has fallen! When they refused to back their reporters on the tobacco story and then punished their reporter for telling the truth on draft dodger george they started losing all credibility. Now it's nothing but entertainment and fluff. I suppose Katie Kuric will finish out her career as an ace reporter for 60 Minutes - starting next year I hope. A two year contract should suffice.; Reply to this comment


by pickaguitar1 September 29, 2009 9:40 AM EDT: I think a company like Halliburton best symbolizes us!

Always skirting responsibility, greedy, unjust, no conscience, shady, shadowy, hubris...; Reply to this comment


by arlenedickey September 28, 2009 11:40 PM EDT: The fact that the majority of the merchandise sold in WalMart is made in China, is one of the largest problems facing America today!; Reply to this comment


by Sagatar123 September 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT: Your list of companies is very limited. You should expand it by adding at least Enron, AIG and Blackwater.; Reply to this comment

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