The power of true capitalism

7 Dec
2006

(thisislondon.co.uk) McDonald’s is closing its outlet in a town known for quality food and healthy, local produce.

The fast food chain in Tavistock, Devon, simply wasn’t being used enough by locals.

So after seven years struggling to make ends meet in a town that has won many accolades for the quality of its food, McDonald’s will finally shut up shop on Saturday.

John Taylor, chairman of Tavistock EatWise campaign, said: “Because of the quality of our local food McDonald’s has not been able to compete.” (more…)

Note: As far as we know, there were no protests, community leaders were not needed to rally up the folks–people simply stopped going BECAUSE THEY HAD BETTER CHOICES!!!

The problem in many inner cities across America are twofold: 1 - The choices are not there , and 2 - neither is the demand in most cases. Cost of product/service can also be a deterrent for better choices in these areas, but one must take into consideration the spending habits in these areas. While you do have scenarios where a person has to choose between heat or food, there are plenty of other cases out there where folks just do not spend their money wisely.

As far as liquor and porn stores go, based on this article they exist because a significant number of people in that community want it. This is why boycotts against businesses have such low participation. It is the THREAT of a boycott that scares businesses.

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