Super Wal-Mart would be an asset

Editor,

As a long-time citizen of Polson, I find it ironic that there has been such upheaval about the impact of a Super Wal-Mart being built in our town. The building of a Super Wal-Mart is inevitable due to population growth and consumer demand. Also, the job market in Polson is in dire need of jobs that provide wage rates and benefits that are in comparison to towns like Missoula and Kalispell.

I presented an essay to my respective colleagues at MSU on the social, environmental, and economic impact on the possible Super Wal-Mart being built here in Polson. The feedback was surprising. Polson, according to building codes, is responsible for the survey, regardless. And the consensus was Polson would benefit from a Super Wal-Mart.

Secondly, the positive economic prospects that Super Wal-Mart presents far outweigh the negatives, according to many of my colleagues. I, too, agree with this presumption that a Super Wal-Mart will be an asset to the town of Polson, and will not present an environmental problem.

What is of concern on the environmental realm is the mass of signs people encounter when leaving the Wal-Mart store. I personally find it appalling that all these signs across the street take away scenic views of Flathead Lake. This conglomerate of signs serves no purpose to the consumer, but confusion. This, I believe, this is an unappealing sore spot for Polson residents and tourists.

Patrick Breen

Polson