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To the editor: I believe the Super Wal-Mart would be a good fit
for this community. Our society is built upon free commerce, not
protectionism. I say, bring Wal-Mart in and you will gain many
out-of-town shoppers.
Keeping one business out to protect the interest of others is
approaching competition from a standpoint of fear. The smaller
groceries still have their own competitive advantages and may offer
services that Wal-Mart does not. Other businesses may need to adjust
their strategies, but isn't that what competition is all about?
Maybe the introduction of further competition could fuel some
innovation where businesses and people have embraced complacency. If
keeping all things the same is progress, and competition is
considered deadly, then our town is destined to fade into obscurity.
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 I applaud the mayor for her push for growth in the community and
ask those in voting capacity to consider the consequences of their
decisions. Future major residents and businesses may no longer
consider Lincoln a favorable site if we continue the current
mentality. I personally would like to see change and positive growth
for the community.
Jeff Johnson
(Posted Dec. 3, 2005)
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