Should RI Allow Black Thanksgiving?

Once upon a time, Thanksgiving Day was reserved solely for — Thanksgiving. Now, it's about more than turkey and pumpkin pie for shoppers throughout the country.

Except, that is, in Rhode Island.

Black Friday has become Black Thanksgiving in most states as major retailers plan to open at 6 p.m. — or even earlier — on Thanksgiving, but blue laws in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine prevent most retailers from opening before midnight in those states.

Christmas decorations were up in some stores before Halloween was even over, and each year it seems that retailers go after Christmas shoppers harder and earlier than ever. Last year was the first time that many retailers began Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day itself, and this year, with the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas a full week shorter, more stores will be open on turkey day, thankful for the dollars.

But in Rhode Island, shoppers will have to wait until the wee hours of the morning to race for the best deals.

We want to know: Do you agree with state laws that prevent most retailers from opening on Thanksgiving? Or do you wish you could get a jump on your shopping while your turkey is still digesting? Tell us in comments below.