vision2020@moscow.com: Re: superstores & democracy (fwd)

Re: superstores & democracy (fwd)

Jim Trivelpiece (jimt@moscow.com)
Thu, 27 Jul 95 17:30:53 +0900

>On Wed, 26 Jul 1995, Pam Palmer wrote:
>
>> >As consumers we like the idea of saving a few bucks a month by
>> >shopping at Wal-Mart. As citizens we look beyond immediate pocketbook
>> >gratification and consider the impact on the local economy. Do we vote
>> >to save a few dollars in the short run or to preserve the long-term
>> >economic health and character of the place where we live? ###
>
> Too bad the people of Moscow never even had a chance to vote.
> That is the real tragedy in rural America.
>

i guess one other consideration is whether going to a huge store to save a
few bucks makes up for the inconvenience and offensive atmosphere. i vote
no and no

jim trivelpiece

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