I'm still trying to figure out why everyone is against Wal-Mart. That store saved my hometown by employing 214 employees, an estimated 70 who were collecting food stamps and welfare before they went to work at the supercenter. One of our family friends who owned a butcher shop closed it to go to work for Wal-Mart because they could pay better, and he is not at all disappointed. Most of our smaller businesses haven't been affected either. They are all specialty stores and are doing quite well. I'd rather have a Wal-Mart in my hometown if it means more jobs and a better pay base and benefits for some of the people there.