Will Walmart Come to Town?

    This week in our econ class, we have been trying to decide whether or not Walmart will be able to open up in Weserville. Part of this decision included voting on what businesses would come to Weserville, writing a petition to Walmart, and holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss the decision about Walmart. We also watched a video about Walmart and how it affects small towns like Weserville. I think Walmart is beneficial in most towns. Ashland was the small town featured in the video. A lot of people in the town did not want the Walmart. They felt it would destroy the small businesses within their town much like the people of Weserville believe. However, I believe that Walmart is beneficial to the town in the long run. It would create more business and it helps employs many people. Even though the jobs do not have the best wages or conditions it offers jobs to people who would not be able to get a job elsewhere because they lack certain skills. Walmart is still a big issue for many people today. Many people are trying to bring back small town businesses in opposition to Walmart. Many people are trying to bring attention to the shortcomings of Walmart that need to be fixed. I think more action does need to be taken against Walmart in order for the business to improve. Walmart still is the largest employer and right now there is a rising unemployment rate. I think that Walmart would benefit any economy right now. The pros of Walmart outweighs the cons.