There are always things on the news that move me and others to boycott products or services. But with this current economy as a backdrop, many who don't like, say W**mart because of their labor/business practices,my avoid it for awhile , but are eventually going to go back instead of paying $100 more for that TV or what have you.

If convenience, time, and most of all $$ is not an issue for some, than boycotting a place or a product works better. Economics dictate this for many however, and when things are tight as they are now, principal loses to personal affordability.

Experiencing the problem yourself vs. getting the info from the media makes a difference too. People are not always believing what they hear. 60 minutes does an expose' a week, but for everything they reveal about a business or individual, there are many more that escaped the cameras. This perpetuates the a common reaction of "everybody in that business does it- this one just got caught or revealed"