I love Walmart just as much as I love Costco. When I used to live in Oceanside, I’d go to Walmart all the time for stuff that I do not need to buy in bulk at Costco, because there were 4 Walmart w/in 5-10 minutes drive. Maybe it’s the cheapskate trait in my Asian blood, but Walmart really make my $ go much further. I don’t see it as putting up with anything but rather, supporting the companies that embody capitalism at its best.
Walmart does bring a lot of jobs to the area. They also employ some people who wouldn’t be able to get a job other wise. Such as those old people who work as greeters. Not to mention, they allow people with limited means to stretch their $ much further. Especially with the current economic environment with high inflation, job losses, wage stagnation in real term, etc. I see Walmart as a way for many families to stretch there $ further.
