I hope I don't have to go out today.

I can't understand how big chain stores can afford to be so generous on this 'Black Friday' weekend.  Is this just another 'marketing gimmick'?  Is it out of the kindness of their hearts or are they making such huge profits the rest of the time they can afford to sell cheaper a couple days out of the year?  There are lines and lines of people out to buy 'large ticket' items extending almost around the buildings.  What about those truly in need?  All the charity requests tell us they are out there, except on Thanksgiving weekend.  I just don't get it..................................marge