Letter: Question motives of Wal-Mart ban

Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 | 9:51 a.m.

The Wal-Mart stores which I've shopped have no slot machines or smoking allowed even in other states. The amount of gas used, time wasted "on the road" along with adding more pollutants to our air are even more reasons for "centers." Yet slots, smoking and distance driving were given as factors for why Wal-Mart must be blocked.

As a resident of the southwest, I was thrilled that the northwest portion of our over 1 million neighbors in this friendly valley were not going to have to traipse 10 to 15 miles for their store of choice. Diversity of shopping choices is only one of the beautiful benefits of living in the city instead of a town. Expect it, insist on it!

However, we are concerned about the slot machines, smoking and alcohol sales separated by clear glass from McDonald hamburger purchasers and toddler play areas which our Clark County Commissioners have voted for in several valley locations.

Do they really have our health, safety and welfare in mind?

JUANITA CLARK

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