Silencing the Christmas Bells

Okay, so I'm not following my own "shhhh-shing" advice. But this story is just to sad to pass up. How can Target, Best Buy and Circuit City not allow The Salvation Army Bell Ringers this Christmas?!?!? It's incredibly sad, and will influence where I do my Christmas shopping this year. Those bells are as much a part of Christmas as presents or Christmas trees. Shame on those stores for not allowing the bell ringers.