Smaller stores with local ownership offer benefits, as well. Of course, either option is preferable to no options at all.

There's "nothing" "unreasonable" about wanting to give your "money" to a "local business owner" and not some "multinational".

Personally? I’ve lived places where Walmart was the only grocery store within 30 miles. I much prefer my neighborhood grocery stores and would rather they not have the competition. Walmart has a history of forcing other retailers out of business.

Yes, I understand that statement is antifreemarket and many people will disagree. I think people should take a more active approach to shaping their local communities.

I honestly don't consider Walmart to be a "good" store. They're cheap, and that's it. They bring a large cost to the community, too.