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I believe they do hurt the country as a whole. It is not that the credit card itself hurts the country, but the fact that many individuals do not use them responsibly and over extend themselves. If there is one thing that causes major problems in a persons life, it is financial stress. It will tear marriages apart, ruin family and friend relationships etc. Still there are some other concerns we should have in terms of businesses and their (at times) lack of social responsibility. So the question is also, "do companies in part have a social responsibility in regards to what they sell and how they sell it?" In other words, take a good look on how companies advertise their products. Remember profit is the main goal. They - in many instances - portray their product as something you really need, when in fact you do not. In addition, they have a tendency to promote a product or service as something you need to be a real man, or real women, or to be better then your neighbor, to feel better, look better, etc. The sad part about this is that it really is promoting a puffed up pride, and self-centered focus on life. Now, I do understand that businesses need to make a profit. After all, no profit, no business, and we do need businesses out there to be successful. However, I believe there must be some accountability, and responsibility on the part of a company's social responsibility to the public who depend on them for their personal needs, wants, and desires.

Lastly, don't you find it amazing that businesses today make it so easy for you to buy things you really can't afford? Businesses today will actually allow you to buy merchandise with money you haven't even earned yet! That's right, just put it on the credit card. Yep, put it on the credit card and choke yourself!

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