Marcie, North Tonawanda: In response to Edward of North Tonawanda regarding Wal-Mart. I've lived here for about 30 years and appreciate the quiet community that it is and everything about my community. I don't appreciate Wal-Mart coming in. I don't know what people think Wal-Mart will bring. I'm hoping it will bring tax cuts, but for some reason I just think it's dangling the carrot in front of the rabbit. I'm tired of people like Edward and the ignorant statements they make. Many people oppose Wal-Mart, but we have to face facts, it's a done deal. It was done without the knowledge of most people, but we're tired of fighting.

Verna, North Tonawanda: Why wouldn't Lumber City Liaisons for Wal-Mart be supported by Wal-Mart? I am sure they appreciate the time and energy the Lumber City Liaisons have volunteered keeping their neighbors updated on the progress of the Wal-Mart project and representing the majority of taxpayers from North Tonawanda at the Planning Commission and Common Council meetings. The opponents of Wal-Mart are funded by local businessmen. So what's the difference? The difference is that Wal-Mart is up front and honest, whereas the opponents have been secretive. It's high time they reveal the source of their funding.