Hey quit knocking Wal*Mart. They provide employment, especially to older people who couldn't get a job elsewhere. They have competitive prices and their service is better than most big stores (maybe that's 'cos they employ older people).

As a side issue they also provide employment for people in third world countries. This helps relieve worldwide poverty and helps bring these countries into the twenty first century.

Make the best of it while you can because when these countries catch up with our standard of living their labor won't be available at bargain prices.

Our local store also donates surplus items to nearby churches and allows local youth groups to sell cookies and things out front.

and...
12 miles to the East a Wal-Mart sets
12 miles to the North another one yet
12 miles to the South that's right you bet
That's why I say we don't need a Wal-Mart...

We need one because they are so crowded with people getting bargains.

We still need the small stores for their variety. Those that go out of business seem to be the one who try to restrict their inventories to compete with the big guys.

I'll still buy brisket at 98 cents a pound at Wal*Mart, while you lot are paying $2.29 for ground beef.