Imagine that you are a member of the Ashland Town Council and you must vote whether or not Wal-Mart should be permitted to build a store within city limits. In roughly two pages, discuss the costs and benefits of the Wal-Mart proposal for the citizens of Ashland.  Consider economic, political and environmental costs and benefits. Use specific examples from resources including the film, “Store Wars,” as well as those listed below.  You are free to organize the cost-benefit analysis any way you choose. (chart, essay, etc.)
This cis due Thursday, February 13th and must be submitted via Blackboard.  No email assignments will be accepted. Late assignments will receive half credit.

Store Wars – Homework Resources
Background Information on Ashland and Wal-Mart
Ashland Town home page
http://www.town.ashland.va.us/
Wal-Mart home page
http://www.walmartstores.com/
Web sites Against Wal-Mart
Sprawl-Busters home page
http://www.sprawl-busters.com/index2.html

Reclaim Democracy

Walmart

Benefits of Wal-Mart in a Community
http://houston.walmartcommunity.com/walmart-benefits-the-community/