Walmart

This week in my wonderful Economics class, we have been discussing WALMART!  We have been discussing the positives and negatives of this store.  We have learned that Walmart is one of the most successful chain stores in the world and is run by the Walton family.  We also have learned many disapproving actions Walmart has done, including causing many small businesses to close, take up a lot of space and never ending expanding.  I always shop at Walmart every weekend so learning about the horrible things about Walmart  made me think twice about it.  It really made me think of all the small businesses it was responsible for closing and how there always seems to be another Walmart not to far from it.  The activity we did today in class was deciding whether or not Weserville needs a Walmart.  I was surprised and happy when the decision  to get one was approved!  I really do think it will  do great things for Weserville.  Even if people are just passing through, they can look at the Walmart and remember if they are ever in this area again they can go there.  Also, many people, like myself included, lost their job due to Walmart.  As a mother of 3, who is only renting her house and having to have my mother in law live with me, a Walmart will be very convenient for me.  I can pick up my groceries, kids and mother in laws medicine, and other necessities at one place!  Thanks to the low prices, I do not have to worry about getting another job so soon.  Hopefully I will be able to get a job at Walmart so I can even get more discounts!  I think it does great business for Weserville too!  It might close down the mini mart but Walmart is bigger and able to attract more people.  Plus, our neighbors from the other town can come and shop here too!  I think it is a win-win situation from everyone's point of view.  Even the mini mart workers have a new job!