snorky Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > local businesses attack the chains because it make > them face up to the reality of capitalism & reodes > their hefty margins > > thats the problem with capitalism,m its great when > ist going well for you, but has a nasty habit of > swinging around and nipping your arse later on > > > SShopkeeprs do not do it for any reason of > commumity solidarity, despite their reiteration of > the community theme at every opportunity - read > some of the sickening mission statements displayed > in local shops- vomit inducing > > many local retailers will be selling fireworls, > cigs and white lightning to under aged yoof in the > coming weeks - its hardly a comunity service is it > ? > > dont trust the shopkeepers. You are right Snorky,You are going to get a B********g As a independant shopkeeper I have never hid my identity on here because i feel on my part my Identity should be Known.I cannot expect everyone to support just the independant shops,however despite what you may think,the Independant shopkeepers on Lordship lane are very much a community,we all get on brilliantly,we watch out for each other and we do our best to look after the patrons of East Dulwich. If you were concerned about your last post you should of removed it.You left it to gauge a response and yes you flaming well got 1.so yes you have been well and truly b***************