Tragedy leads to no camping at Cottonwood, AZ Walmart
News from my home town. No camping/overnight parking We seldom park at Walmart etc... over night, but I do hate to see the opportunity to do so disappear.
Forum Discussion
OkSixpack wrote:Dog Folks wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks that this particular WalMart shares, at least, some of the blame?
According to RV Newsletter: "Cottonwood WalMart officials have met with local police to "discuss solutions to extended camping" in their lot."
Extending camping? Why was WalMart allowing this in the first place?
Overnight is one thing, "extended camping" is another
They share none of the blame what-so-ever!!! Period!!! I'm sick of people making excuses for criminals. The criminal is to blame, period. I can see a billfold or a firearm or anything else in a vehicle with the window down, and never would be tempted to steal it. Only a criminal would. And yes, I kpow this wasn't about stealing, but the theory is the same. And did I say, blame the criminal not the business or another innocent person?
Well, yes the criminal is totally at blame for their actions. But how long would it take for you to call the cops if 9 people set up camp in their Suburban in your driveway? Would it take until someone in your house was assaulted? While a bit of an exaggeration, the scenario isn't too far from what actually happened. There is no way these people didn't go unnoticed by shoppers, Wal*Mart management and police until the sh** hit the fan. "Blame"? Maybe not, but it could have been avoided with people actually being aware of their surroundings and giving a crap.
