walmart spirit of aloha - Bilge

T tikipedia Member San Diego Joined: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 491	T tikipedia Posted posted on Sun, May 20, 2007 3:22 PM In sort of a parallel to Walmart view on historical and cultural sites, there was a debate going on in Fredericksburg, VA, over Walmart decision to build a store on part of the land that was George Washington's boyhood home. was pitching this ideal back in 1996, and I'm not sure what the final outcome was. But Walmart isn't the only guilty party in the cultural steamroller that is development. Most local governments will do anything that can bring in another cent of tax revenue, and will often ok most of the proposals of the big box retailers. Around here, it seems that just about every city council in San Diego County is in the pockets of some developer or corporation. But here is an idea. can start a 'cultural awareness' campaign. At the Fredericksburg store, you can buy cherry trees (like the kind George chopped down when he was a kid) in the garden department for an everyday low price of $9.95.

In sort of a parallel to Walmart view on historical and cultural sites, there was a debate going on in Fredericksburg, VA, over Walmart decision to build a store on part of the land that was George Washington's boyhood home.

was pitching this ideal back in 1996, and I'm not sure what the final outcome was. But Walmart isn't the only guilty party in the cultural steamroller that is development. Most local governments will do anything that can bring in another cent of tax revenue, and will often ok most of the proposals of the big box retailers. Around here, it seems that just about every city council in San Diego County is in the pockets of some developer or corporation.

But here is an idea. can start a 'cultural awareness' campaign. At the Fredericksburg store, you can buy cherry trees (like the kind George chopped down when he was a kid) in the garden department for an everyday low price of $9.95.

Post #307686 by tikipedia on Sun, May 20, 2007 3:22 PM