Arrogant SOB. Basically said it's your problem, and there has to be national solution. IOW, we're not paying.
They're building a new super in my town. The old location is a ghost town, where there were 4 or 5 businesses. It will set empy and idle for years just as they do everywhere else. Let's see, Costco pays it's employees well, provides benefits, and is kicking Sam's Club ass across the country. It can be done. Compete and have compassion.