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>> Don Gray wrote: [following text reduced and amended]
>> > It really bothers me that the spread of these conglomerates, supermarkets
>> > has had the effect of closing down a substantial proportion of small
>> > businesses in all areas as a direct result of their powerful impact on
>> > local economies. Cheap isn't always best!
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Big business didn't kill Main Street. PARKING killed Main Street.

How many times have I driven up and down "Main Street"
looking for a place to park....
and then put $$$ in the meter for the privelige.

After the third circuit, I'd drive to the Mall ( or the BigBox store )
always free parking always a place to park. "Convenience".

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