Rhonda
Robert Carillio wrote:
>
> Ed, This is a good idea. I just want to add that it seems like Americans
> think that it is a comforting concept, to be able to shop at one store and
> buy all we need. In many cases, this is what mega stores try to promote, it
> results in a few huge stores trying to provide for the world, so to speak.
> This dwindles the diversity in the economy and leaves the consumer with
> little choices on where they obtain goods. It is much like The Mahoning
> Valley, where I live, thinking they can depend on General Motors to be the
> cornerstone of the economy. The danger is that if they go, we all suffer (a
> dominoe effect!) This is why a diverse economy is so much safer for many
> more people, and not only a rich few. Diversity breeds stability! I have
> always wondered why 100 independent small business in an economy, operating
> healthy, is not just as good as 1 huge place providing jobs for all???? If
> that huge place falls..... we all suffer, because we are too dependent on
> one entity. Finally, I want to add that this drives out the middle class
> market, who coincidentally, is the target market for those huge mega store
> in the first place. Without that customer base, who will buy things from
> "Wal-Mart" so to speak....... Rob C.
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