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If so many people detested Wal-mart then these small Mom and Pop shops would stay in business.
And would the world be a better place with or without these shops? If you think it's better without them, why?

I'm not saying that keeping these shops alive is Wal Mart's responsbility- only that pure capitalism doesn't necessarily give us a better world. I'd shudder to live in a world where the only options for retail were Wal Marts.


I think it´s definitely better with them, but only if they´re self-sustaining. I don´t think it´s fair to shut down business B through force just because business A can´t stay profitable anymore.

I´d shudder in a world with only Wal-mart too, but the great thing about a free market is it´s free. I´ve never been in a town where Wal-mart was the only place to buy food, clothes, and guns. If you want a top-notch quality product or a friendly shopping atmosphere then there are plenty of other options than Wal-mart.

It´s not like anyone is being forced to shop there; it´s just so damn convenient that sometimes you do.