Too Many Discount Stores? Here's What Dunedin's Saying

Since we told you in December about potential land use and zoning changes that would allow for an incoming discount retail chain, Patch readers have had plenty to say on the topic.

Our lastest story on the topic, Dollar General One Step Closer to San Christopher, received lots of discussion. Here's what some Dunedin Patch readers had to say:

Hannah Andrews: "Good enough. The lot will be functional now."

Karen Burton: "Corporate America wins again. Profit is the bottom line and not people. I thought Dunedin was supposed to be "green" as they constantly brag. Goods made in China and other countries under near slave labor conditions are "green"? Our "Delightful Dunedin" is now the new poster child of Wal-Mart and Dollar stores. Thought the city had more vision than this-obviously not. Don't know why the flooding problem along San Christopher wasen't addressed beforehand. Another storm like "Sandy" and that's all she wrote. I rather live near a junkyard than have a company that bullies it's way in and citizens have no recourse. Dunedin is being sold out to the highest bidder. Wake up!"

Cecilia: "Dunedin FL, Home of multiple "Dollar" Stores all located within walking distance of one another and one right smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood. Putting this store in this neighborhood is just wrong on so many levels. What next, Pawn shops and check cashing stores? I ,for one, will be so proud when my friends from out of town visit and as they turn off CR1onto San Christopher, I can say oh yes. just drive past the Dollar General store, my street is the second past it on the right. Oh yes, it is a proud moment indeed for our neighborhood.{said with dripping sarcasm, lest anyone think I am happy about this} Welcome to Discount Dunedin! A cheap place to shop and live."

Do you agree? Does Dunedin have too many discount retail stores? Share your thoughts in the comments section below to continue the conversation.