[lotsofpulp]

The big chains were suffering outside of a handful of affluent neighborhoods in all cities even in good times, I don’t see why this wouldn’t be a problem. Margins are low, and consumers’ ability to spend is low, so raising prices might not be possible leaving closing down as the only option.

[brenden2]

If you don't run a viable business, should your business continue to exist? Which one do you want, socialism or capitalism? In a capitalist system, failed businesses are allowed to fail and don't get free money from the government.

[lotsofpulp]

The discussion is about businesses that suffer losses from being vandalized or robbed. No one can run a viable business in that kind of environment.