In Michigan, the store of choice is quickly becoming the Salvation Army and other thrift stores

I really want to believe Gov. Granholm's great enthusiasm for the just-around-the corner potential for Michigan's economy.  But, it just ain't so from everything I see, hear and read.

Take this morning's story from the Detroit News about how the store of choice for a growing number of Michigan citizens is a thrift store like the Salvation Army or the Society of St.Vincent DePaul.  They sell other people's discards.

There's nothing wrong in using second-hand stuff, but the fact that thrift stores are becoming the place for many to shop out of financial necessity should be alarming.

I guess I'm thankful that these stores are there and serving people's needs.

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