Comments on: Alice Walton to receive honorary degree from the University of Arkansas

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:18:24 +0000

She does not deserve anything but an honorary degree from the University of Beijing China.
The Waltons have done more for China and only harm to America.
This is their true legacy that an’”American Art Museum’ will not camouflage.

By: blarrrgh

blarrrgh — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:21:08 +0000

You’re correct. There were no charges filed against Ms. Walton when she struck and killed Oleta Hardin. She had been speeding, and was ticketed twice previously for speeding on that same road, but she was not charged with anything. I am certain that the family wealth and influence had nothing to do with this at all.

By: Festerville

Festerville — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:30:06 +0000

Thanks John A A: just made my day, which ain’t easy at this point.

By: John A Arkansawyer

John A Arkansawyer — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:34:17 +0000

I hate to be fair, but my recollection is that there were no charges, DUI or otherwise, filed against after her the fatal accident.
Of course no one can earn billions of dollars. Only an idiot or an economist believes otherwise. Almost all that value was created by working men and women and not by anyone named Walton. A pity the people who created it didn’t get to decide what was done with it. They might have preferred to spend it on better public schools or more time with family, but as vanity projects by the rich and famous go, museums and libraries are pleasant and inoffensive.

By: blarrrgh

blarrrgh — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:11:25 +0000

I don’t have a personal vendetta against the Walmart empire, the Waltons or Alice Walton, but I think it’s gross that the University is honoring her with a degree. In a town with 21,000 students, many of whom drink and drive, this is the absolute wrong message to send. She has chosen to get behind the wheel *at least* three times while intoxicated, leading to one woman’s death. One would think that killing a person because of your drinking would deter one from drinking and driving again. Instead of hiring a driver, which I imagine she can afford, she has chosen to get behind the wheel while intoxicated twice more. This is repugnant. Anyone who has ever lost a loved one to a drunk driver can understand the moral turpitude of a person who has options and chooses not to use them.

By: Tad

Tad — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:48:16 +0000

how many lawyers and judges get stopped while driving drunk and get away with it time after time. Alice for all her money doesn’t get away with it. seems strange.

By: CW

CW — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:29:09 +0000

That probably explains the six years.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:58:21 +0000

Dgold
Alice and the Waltons are about as American as chop sticks and steam fried rice.
This family has encouraged good manufacturing jobs to offshore.
When this family enjoys more wealth than the bottom 30% of American people it is time to say “Houston we have a problem”.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:53:50 +0000

Honorary degree from the University of Arkansas?
Shouldn’t she first complete drunk drivers school?

By: Chill

Chill — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:12:00 +0000

In a swerving fashion, I mean.

By: Chill

Chill — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:11:12 +0000

ALICE GONNA CROSS THE CENTER LINE.

By: Lacy

Lacy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:09:57 +0000

This was poorly worded. My thrill over a Fayetteville based LSU game is affecting me.

By: glutenfree

glutenfree — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:59:13 +0000

HATERS GONNA HATE.

By: Lacy

Lacy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:51:10 +0000

I find her bedazzled shareholders badge to the most off putting.

By: Juicebox

Juicebox — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:41:04 +0000

OF COURSE I DON’T I JUST GOT HAMMERED AND SKIPPED CLASS ALL THE TIME LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!!! FREQUENTLY EXPERIMENTED WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF DRUGS AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. SINCE WHEN DO PEOPLE HAVE TO DESERVE THINGS TO HAVE THEM. WHAT WORLD DO YOU LIVE IN??

By: Innarested Observer

Innarested Observer — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:43:10 +0000

Typical response, but disappointing that $$$ > life to some people. Eat the rich.

By: Mullva

Mullva — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:22:11 +0000

I’ll drink to that!

By: Oswald Copperpot

Oswald Copperpot — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:42 +0000

Pretty sure using all caps lets everyone know you don’t deserve that college degree.

By: glutenfree

glutenfree — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:37:09 +0000

Hey Alice:

Whats Up, Doc?

DGold put it best.

A lot of wealthy people don’t do as much good as the Waltons.

By: barney

barney — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:43:48 +0000

I think this is ONE powerful CHICK we need her and her family.. on our side..GO HOGS GO..Take the Money…and the Knowledge.. and build on it ..$$ makes the world go around..Go SAM