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137459~Not the fault of locals when businesses fail—This is in
reference to the local editorial for Dec. 28, pertaining to the
closure of the local car dealership and its effect on the local
economy.
I’m glad someone finally took a position for the average tax-paying citizen and isn’t of the mindset that we are the cause of failing local businesses. I love Hollister and it’s little shops, and my family has purchased two cars from the former Chrysler dealship; however, I wouldn’t do it again. It’s important to support our local businesses, but not when it means sacrificing the fiscal responsibility we have to our families. I’m not going to pay $100 for something in Hollister that I can get in San Jose for $50, especially in a questionable economy. I’m also more than a little tired of the attitude of shopowners that they’re the only game in town and we’ll pay whatever they charge for convenience sake. Amazingly, it is possible to get flowers delivered from Morgan Hill and buy cars in San Jose.