New Black Friday Store Hours May Cause DWI Arrest

I want to be clear that I am not of a fan of Black Friday. I have never understood the frantic nature of consumers headed out to the mall, fighting traffic, unable to find a parking spot, and fighting over sale items. Nevertheless, it happens every year. Recently, stores have been starting Black Friday at midnight of Thanksgiving Day which also seems foreign to me. Now, I am seeing advertisements that stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day for Black Friday sales. The madness is starting earlier than ever. I am concerned about what this may do to this very special holiday. Certainly, I would hate to see the focus shift from that of giving thanks to one that is now focused around spending money. Thanksgiving has always been about spending time with family, eating a delicious turkey, and watching football. Now I am concerned about the person that may head out after having a drink or two at dinner and picking up a drunk driving charge. I can not think of a worst Black Friday, (or Thursday!) deal than getting arrested for a DWI.