Reply #98: What Walmarts and Home Depots? [View All]

[KaraokeKarlton]

I think there might be two or three Walmarts in the entire state of Vermont. I would welcome one in my community because the only stores in my town are a couple of gas stations, several antique shops, a couple of specialty shops and a ski shop. I have to drive to New Hampshire to buy clothes and most household items. It would be one thing to criticize these businesses if they actually hurt local businesses, but for the most part, these large stores sell different items than Vermont's existing shops. It might serve you better to learn more about Vermont communities before assuming the people who live here don't want these stores. Just think of all the gas Vermonters would conserve if we didn't have to drive so far to shop. It would be great for our environment. But of course, our very loud and annoying radicals would like you to believe that the rest of us Vermonters share their views. The fact is, we don't. I'm so sick of these radical groups who try to drive every last business and employer out of my state. They come here from other states and try to take over and tell us what we should and shouldn't want. Damn radical lobbyist assholes. I can't believe so many people here listen to their horseshit. What happened to common sense and looking at both sides of the story?