Having everything at our disposal may
not have been the promise our ancestors had in mind. But we do. We have all the
things that we need and access to any merchandise we may want. Our responsibility that comes from having so
much is for us to choose wisely to preserve this kind of freedom.
There are some items that I cannot
get locally. For example, parts for an electric razor that I received as a gift. My mother-in-law lives in a remote rural area. She cannot just hop in the car and travel 90
miles to buy curtains or a toy for the grandkids.
This is where Amazon meets a need. But
careful of this choice. Amazon’s goal is to dominate, they always need more. If
we buy into their massive artificial intelligence-driven messages and needlessly
transfer our spending to them on impulse, unnecessarily, they get more, you get
less, and your freedom of choice will go away. (i.e., ShopKo, Younkers) Each alternative
that we lose is cancer on our liberty and prosperity. To keep your independence, choose
wisely.
Choosing to buy from local
independent merchants is your wisest choice, your dollar is worth more than double
any other option. Not only do you get what you pay for, but your money also recirculates
within our community 7 times. Each time
is providing jobs that support our family, friends, and neighbors. For example,
it helps my neighbor pay for little league, swim lessons, or dance class for their
children. It provides for the volunteers, the non-profit organizations, small
businesses, that support little league, swim lessons, or dance classes. It perpetuates
the cycle of local enterprises that contribute to all of this. This example can be said about every program
in our community. Buying from locally-owned companies recycles your dollar 7
times. The next best option; buying from local chain stores recirculates 3
times in the region. Buying from Amazon
does not power your family, friends, neighbors, and community.
If you opt to buy first from locally
owned businesses. And, second from other
local options, and hold Amazon as a last resort, there is no need to feel
guilty about how you shop. You will have continued guiltless buyer independence. Today you have the privilege of choosing. Will
you prioritize your choices to protect this freedom? Buy Local First!
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