[/caption]Before the recession, the critics of Walmart expansion were loud. But now, their voices seem to be muted.
Don’t get me wrong, the critics of Walmart are still around, but now it seems as though they are more strategic in picking their battles.
From New York to Chicago, we have heard the positions of those who oppose Walmart: it is an aesthetic issue. It drives out the mom and pop businesses, stifles competition; and the big issue...it is not a union shop.
All these positions, posited by Walmart’s critics, have merit, but they are weakened in a time of severe hardship. It is hard to be an advocate against Walmart, articulating your positions, but not having and presenting any alternatives to compete with the cheap food and the jobs provided by the company, notwithstanding its' perceived bias against unions.
Daily Finance is reporting that in Washington, D.C., Walmart is close to a deal to build the first store in the district.
D.C. residents have access to Walmart stores located in Virginia and Baltimore, but building a store in D.C. will preclude the travel, and keep the badly needed sales taxes in the city.
The number one incentive for D.C.’s residents to salivate for Walmart’s cheap goods is the fact that 19% of its' residents are living below the poverty level. These are the people who are in need of cheap items, especially food in these trying times, brought on by our country’s recession.
In addition to the one being considered in D.C., Walmart is scheduled to open some twenty one mega stores in Chicago. With all the jobs and cheap food that will be provided, its' critics are left to wait until a more opportune time to rejoin the battle.
You can be Cicero, but no speeches, not matter how articulate, can compete with empirical evidence: jobs, clothing, and food, all of which will be cost effective for those straddling the poverty line, are what Walmart will provide in abundance.
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