[Winona Online Democracy] --- Bob Sebo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...but I really don't see how it would > devastate the local business > community. The devastation has already taken place. > Target, Shopko, KMart, > Fleet Farm, Menards, HyVee, EconoFoods (who have I > missed?)
I agree totally with the idea that our government allows too much bullying by mega-corps like Wal-Mart. I do not agree that all the damage has already been done. I'm guessing that we "ain't seen nothin' yet." Walmart seems like a different (at least much larger) animal. Plus, the cows have not yet come home to roost with the new HiVee, Menards, and even Target. Isn't this exactly the time we should be asking questions about adding *another* mega-store? Couldn't we be happy enough consumers with Walmart a comfortable 30 minutes away? Hypothetical: How would the list readers feel about trading 3 smaller, Winona-owned retail businesses for a Walmart one-half hour closer to home? Jamie Groth __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
