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Thanks, Fern. That book reinforces why I don't use Amazon unless I can't get what I'm looking for elsewhere, but it also makes me think about 'one-click' shopping in general. I've always preferred to shop in person, but this virus has put paid to that, although I do hope that we can get back to it (next year, maybe?) eventually.
Sadly, ma…
Thanks, Fern. That book reinforces why I don't use Amazon unless I can't get what I'm looking for elsewhere, but it also makes me think about 'one-click' shopping in general. I've always preferred to shop in person, but this virus has put paid to that, although I do hope that we can get back to it (next year, maybe?) eventually.
Sadly, many people only see the convenience of online shopping and either overlook or are unaware of the real damage those corporations cause to communities, businesses, and people. It would be a good idea to make books like this one required reading, but I fear that most folk would just shrug it off.
You spelled it out, Laureen. One of my concerns is that so many Main Streets have been decimated by the loss of industry. Many Main Streets have a church or two, a bar and coffee shop, period.
That happened pre-Amazon. It was Wal Mart. I refuse to shop there for precisely this reason.
Walmart definitely started the process, Kathy. Amazon is a different beast, and has a much broader reach of goods, so between the two (and Target, and a few others) they effectively killed off the small businesses. It's such a shame.
It's so sad. This, and subsequent, generations will never know the joy of shopping at a 'mom & pop' type store. Amazon has effectively killed an entire way of living. 😕
Cannot rule out a rebirth in some areas. One click life - dreadful!
I hope small shops make a comeback! 🤞🏼