Comments on: Save your local economy

By: Amber Illig

Amber Illig — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:17 +0000

The motive behind the 3/50 project is a good one. However, it is unfortunate that most people need to be forced by the government to come together and benefit society monetarily. But for those consumers who do care, this will work. However, I think most people are already annoyed that so much of their money is already going to taxes for other reasons to “benefit society.” Also, others would rather spend their $50 on a charity that isn’t just to benefit the middle class.

By: Quentin Campbell

Quentin Campbell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:15:01 +0000

This is not a bad way to support our economy. But the big question is can they supply the product or the quality that bigger companies can give to me.

By: Sungjae

Sungjae — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:35 +0000

This is a fantastic idea. I think not Ms.Baxter should be the one introducing the 3/50 project to the world. The government should be interested in small companies since many are being enveloped to big corporations or they are being bankrupt due to depression. In Japan, the reason the well known corporate companies are successful is because they have connections, chains of small individual companies they support financially. They think of themselves brothers and family. They do similar things and get help with each other. Eventually this kind of meathod to save the small company is very necessary.

By: David Uhlenhake

David Uhlenhake — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:17:32 +0000

I’m up in the air about this plan. I kinda like it but I also don’t know if it will work out in the long run. I mean I don’t like to see people loose there jobs and businesses but I am also greedy and self-interested like most humans. If I can get the same goods at a competitor for cheaper then I would probably do that. It is the rational decision and I am a rational guy.

By: Yi Li

Yi Li — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:21:15 +0000

I never realized the consequence when I chose somewhere to shop. I can’t believe this may even help the economy. This is a great idea to help the small business.

By: Kevin B.

Kevin B. — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:16:34 +0000

This is really news to me, I never knew half of the facts that were just listed in that article. That truly amazes me and now I will try to help out more independent stores because of it.

By: Marisa Nakajima

Marisa Nakajima — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:30:28 +0000

This is a good idea for unique gifts especially for the holiday season, but I still have a feeling most ppl will do their shopping where it’s most convienient for them at Malls and Department/Chain stores…Good idea though…

By: Jennifer Cook

Jennifer Cook — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:39 +0000

I love shopping at small businesses. They always have a lot of unique items you can’t necessarily find at large chain stores.

By: Shawn Tomlinson

Shawn Tomlinson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38:27 +0000

I think this is a great program. Too often small local businesses get driven out of business by large chains because they can’t compete on price the way the large companies can. This program should provide a nice boost to many local economies.

By: Theresa Reinhart

Theresa Reinhart — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:09:21 +0000

I know of alot of small companies in my small hometown that went out of business due to our Super Walmart that was built. What stinks is that the locals were still going to the small shops to buy their nick-nacks, but it was the out-of-towners from nearby small towns that would come in, due their grocery shopping then leave.