[Notwithstanding]

I grew up in a small town with no Walmart.

It stunk.

The mom and pops never had any selection and never carried anything the least bit in style.

The mom and pops can't deliver the goods. Its called capitalism. But mom and pops can deliver boutique goods and services. And should do so rathe rthan blaming their woes on some big bad demon.

[Iron Matron]

The mom and pops never had any selection and never carried anything the least bit in style.


Boy, small town chip huh?

IMO, what is considered "style" varies from person to person. I dont like impersonal stores like Wal-Mart, but they do have a right to a piece of the pie.

Plenty of people like Wal-Mart, or else they would not be as big as they are. Me? I prefer other stores - not necessarily mom and pops - just ANY other store!