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In reply to the discussion: Okay who can't agree with this sign? [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)44. I would prefer to support a local business.
However, the people behind the complaint desk in Target, the cashier at the supermarket chain, etc. have kids they need to support, too.
And many of them cannot even dream of paying for dance lessons or college tuition.
So, while size does matter, it is not the only criterion.
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'$1 spent at a locally owned store is usually spent 6 to 15 times before it leaves the community'
phantom power
Dec 2012
#5
Great sign. Hopefully Ms. Warren can make one that simple to help mom and pops get the
midnight
Dec 2012
#7
This is GREAT! So true. . .it should be on every window on Mainstreet, USA!
MindandSoul
Dec 2012
#28
Would probably be better to use the word 'stakeholders' rather than
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#31
Broke my heart to see a placard in the windows of my local stores supporting Romney this year.
merrily
Dec 2012
#43
Imagine what would happen if everyone that shopped at Walmart started shopping locally!
tecelote
Dec 2012
#45
Yeah, because the employees, shareholders and suppliers of big companys don't deserve
RB TexLa
Dec 2012
#49