Reply #66: The people who stampeded were being pushed from behind. [View All]

[Doremus]

You can't have compassion for things you don't understand.

In large crowds it's the cumulative effect of hundreds of people, not just the ones in the front who end up trampling whatever's in the way. The people in back cannot see what's happening up front.

No, it isn't right to push at all, but Walpuke has a responsibility to control the crowds. Other stores manage to do so just fine. Best Buy managers come outside an hour before the store opens to hand out coupons for the hot sellers. If you have a coupon you are assured the product -- no running or pushing necessary.

I guess Walpuke is too stupid or greedy to think of a reasonable solution like that. :eyes: