Have you looked at how many websites there are that dedicate themselves to bashing Wal-Mart? I'm amazed. I'll post a couple links, just to give you an idea.
WakeUpWalMart.com - Join the fight to change Wal-Mart and change America
Wal-Mart In The News | WalmartWatch.com
While talking with Neighbor Don, he informed me that in a California town, local retailers were going out of business because the people of the community were drawn to the new Wal-Mart Supercenter.
Not to be outdone, or driven out of business, the local retailers banded together and formed a purchasing union in order to buy larger quantities. They were able to offer lower prices than the "big box" store.
Word spread, and customers returned to shopping at the local retailers. Form what I was told by Neighbor Don, lay-offs were imposed, and budgets were cut. He claims that his source is reliable. It didn't take long, (90 days or so), the local retailers were able to close the local Wal-Mart. "Ran'em outa town", says Don.
