round and round the discussion table

Hi,
So a freind recently said they would drive through Mullumbimby to shop in "Bi-lo" in Ocean shores to save $10.00 . fair enough . We all live in the real world and have to spend our money wisely. Because of this this are in favour of the new WW"s in Mullum.
This same friend is trying to open a small shop in a rural area to cater for the locals . Who, if they have the same opinion as her will drive right past her "shop for locals" to Mullumbimby or Ocean shores or the new WW's to save $10.00 on the shopping bill.
It all seems very circular somehow . They also stated that the 'anti-WW's' crew are bringing it on by the law of attraction , ie "the more anti-WW's energy you put out the more it calls it (WW's) in."
It seems that she is bringing on the locals 'to not shop' in her place, if one has the same law of attraction ideas that she has.
Anyway , I'm not going to get upset anymore about this .
To be honest/rude , Australia is known to be a little backward politically . Yes I know this wont win me many friends , but this is NOT a popularity contest . How long ago did the government of this fair country recognise the Aboriginal community as human beings and when did they get the vote ? How long ago were people "shooting bungs" on the weekend ?
Its not that long ago . Some of this unenlightened backward thinking may be not too far below the surface it might seem.
Yes I know that was a little extreme of me to bring that up , but , I feel it's note worthy for us to remember where we are coming from and contemplate how long ago or not this was considered acceptable . Aussies are very proud of this country , lets keep it in perspective . For a substantial number of people this was NOT the lucky country but was the venue for their genocide.
Please , if anyone (doubtful) reads this and has an opinion , then please feel free to tell me what YOU think .
Thank you very much , Uge Palabras.