I was already in high school when Wal-Mart invaded my part of the country. I stayed away, having read about how the megachain decimated small-town general stores all across America's heartland. So I've been in a Wal-Mart store only three times in my life, and only made a purchase there once. After reading this article, I'll probably keep out for good.

[spotted at Ten Reasons Why, which also points to further commentary on this issue]