[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by MTVN

That's a bit of a simplistic view. The presence of big chains is pretty vital to the survival and success of a lot of towns

Not at all... they may have a place in towns where there is the geographical distance to create fair competition.

That is not the reason here is it? The specific and stated reason is to take the tourist trade. Therefore the townsfolk who already work there and the business owners are not going to be very open to this.

What of their jobs?...it's small minded not to consider the impact this could have in the community.