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05/31/05 10:52 - ID#25040

Opinions

Here we go again, it has been awhile since i have written, and I still understand that everyones opinions vary greatly. I recently read an article in our local newspaper about Walmart moving into various cities, including the possibility of walmart moving into downtown Buffalo. I am not opposed to the stupid store moving downtown, especially if it did go into the old AM&A's building. But, my problem is that the writer of the article said that they would jokingly rather have a walmart downtown on the waterfront than a casino. HMM, funny, well I don't think so. I would like to know what is so bad about having a casino in Buffalo. I mean, God for bid that we actually bring in a business that brings in revenue and tourists into Buffalo. Can't we have something in Downtown Buffalo that would make people want to come downtown. Yes we have Thursday at the square, and Chippewa, and Elmwood, and various other great Buffalo spots. But, Why would people drive downtown to go to walmart when they can probably drive 5 miles from their home to go to a local walmart. And if you can drive just a few minutes to get to walmart, there are absolutely no tourists that would make a vacation and stay in buffalo for a new walmart. Look at the seneca casino and how successful that has been up in niagara falls, and they are building a huge hotel up there. I think that this is great for niagara falls, USA! I just believe that we need other things to bring people into buffalo, Cleveland has done it, they have the rock and roll hall of fame, and they have taken old buildings and made them into successful businesses. I think we need this, and as far as I know none of those businesses are walmarts, but I would love if someone can correct me if I am wrong.
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