So there have been many times that I have wanted to write my congressman for various items within our society that I have wanted to complain about. Often times I talk about but never actually go through with the actual letter, probably because I am not too sure who my congressman is to be honest with you, and this time will be just like all the others but maybe if I voice my concern here on Blogger someone will hear me. Who Knows? Okay, so I went to Blockbuster last night to rent a DVD that has been out for more than 5 years now usualy I think that older movies are a .99 cent rental, or because I am a 'Rewards' member I am supposed to get one free older rental a month, and I have not taken advantage this month. So I get to the counter hand the clerk my card and my selected DVD 'Pocahontas'. She rings me up and tells me that my charge is $4.68 - I asked why it was so much, she informed me this: "That's how much rentals are." That is her exact words. This movie was in Theaters when I was a teen!! What the HECK??? I told her that I was a rewards member and that I should get my free movie this month, again these are her exact words: "It will be a coupon that prints out" - mind you after I pay the $4.68 for 'Pocahontas' - it will be a coupon I can use next time, I cannot apply it to my current rental. I told the clerk to put the DVD back on the shelf and that I was not interested in $4.68 for the DVD when I can go find a VCR and watch it that way since I do happen to have it on VHS at home, just not VHS player. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO CHEAP MOVIE RENTALS? This was a JOKE to me - it was April Fools day but I was not laughing, why is it that society keeps sucking more and more money from our pockets. Next I am sure there is going to be taxes on the basic Necessities of life such as oxygen and sunlight. I mean COME ON! Is there where we are headed? Questions to ponder as I walked out of Blockbuster last night without my $4.68 DVD rental. I was just torqued off and needed an avenue to vent my frustrations so here I am. Feel free to click on the comment link below and tell me that I am crazy or that you wonder the same things that I do!!! :)
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you are crazy...this has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with writing to Blockbuster not your congressman.
Well Matt, I don't think you're crazy at all! Blockbuster royally ticks me off. I can't believe how much they charge! Then they try and say they have no late fees, but they charge so much for just a rental. I hope they go out of business!
Aimee
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