A proposal has recently been introduced to the Los Angeles City Council by Walmart Executives. They want to build a Walmart Supercenter in Boyle Heights at the corner of whittier Blvd. and Lorena St. The proposed construction of Walmart has stirred up conroversy in the community. The planned size 200, 000 square feet, and will result in the displacement of some businesses and residents in the area . A city council memeber who opposes the construction of Walmart has instead introduced a proposal to pass a city ordinance that keeps out " Superstores" like Walmart.
2007-02-26 11:29:43 · 2 answers · asked by Girl 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
This is a dangerous precedent - today Wal-Mart, tomorrow ?? Starbucks? Barnes and Noble? McDonald's?
Restriction of commerce based on personal prejudice is a slippery slope. It is another form of censorship and control by government.
A better argument would be the displacement of citizens, who have lived in the area for many years and contributed to the culture and "flavor" of the neighborhood. If Wal-Mart were to provide "equal or better" housing for the residents and partner with some of the merchants, then the opposition may not be as fierce.
2007-02-26 11:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really hate wal-mart so i hope they take wal-mart away! that is messed up to take away residents buisnesses away. there are too many wal-marts already in the us. wal-mart is gay cause they put all the stores into one. it makes other buissnesses loss money.
2007-02-26 19:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋