First a clarification and feedback from readers . . .
Given that this week in the news cycle has been mostly dedicated to groceries . . . A reader wondered why we called the Westport Sun Fresh . . . SlumFresh . . . They think the title applies more to the shut down Prospect biz . . .
Behind the scenes . . .
TKC CALLS EVERY SUN FRESH A SLUMFRESH!!! IT COULD BE IN THE NICEST NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND . . . DOESN'T MATTER!!! IT'S JUST ONE OF OUR MANY SILLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO COWTOWN DISCOURSE!!!
And now . . . With that out of the way . . .
TKC WANTS TO SHARE THIS MUST READ MISSIVE FROM PATRICK TUOHEY THAT PERFECTLY EXPLAINS THE PROSPECT GROCERY CRISIS!!!
Mastery in economics is not required . . . Mr. Tuohey makes his case plainly and easy for everyone to understand . . . We'll highlight this line because it's a great place to start:
"Supporters of the subsidies might argue that they were necessary to correct a market failure, and that the store’s closure proves even more support was needed. But the record suggests the opposite: prolonged subsidies masked underlying weaknesses, delayed inevitable closure, and diverted resources from other food-access efforts such as mobile markets, independent co-ops, or smaller-scale grants. Subsidies likely harmed other grocery stores as well, such as an ALDI on Prospect within about 1.5 miles."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Show-Me Blog: Sun Fresh Failed Because of Subsidies, not Despite Them
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