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Originally Posted by the urban politician
This is becoming a common response from the elitist crowd to business owners in Chicago who are legitimately being run to the ground by taxes, rent, decreased foot traffic, etc. The whole "don't let the door hit you on the way out!" snide attitude.
Is that the only response you guys have any more?
Lets not forget that the replacement for these furniture stores is probably going to be something far less authentic, if anything at all. Mostly what we are seeing is condos and chains, and another H&R Block or something.
Small business ownership has been a path for many to the middle class. There used to be a "support small business" spirit here on these forums earlier on when I joined, but increasingly that's given way to "Ha ha, you aren't cut for the times!" kind of attitude.
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"Don't let the door hit you on the way out" is a poor response and I agree. At the same time though, the bigger point is that this is not a problem with taxation or anything like that. These businesses which are not evolving are sadly going to be run out of business sooner than later. COVID-19 definitely sped it up - maybe they could stay afloat even with thin margins but still. I feel GREATLY for them, but at the same time they're not understanding how the world has changed while they've sat idly by not understanding the shift.
I have the utmost respect for anybody who runs a nice, clean business. I have the utmost sympathy for any business that can't make ends meet in any situation. However, I do not have as much respect for business owners who do not understand why they are losing business (non luxury retail is a huge example in modern days) and go and blame things like taxes on the fact that consumers have completely and utterly shifted how they shop now.