On weekends or at night, when 147 and I-40 aren't crowded, it is only about 15 more minutes for me to get to downtown Raleigh than Southpoint, even though I live in Durham. I'd much rather support Marbles, and like the experience better.
Love the comment, "I would pay extra to not have to go to Southpoint ever. Ditto.
Re: “The morning after Amendment 1: Your world. And mine.”
Barry, what a pleasure and a balm to read this essay. Bless Carol Bellamy and all the elected officials who take on being true leaders. I am so grateful for the North Carolinians who came together to link hands and oppose this terrible Amendment. I hope we'll continue to hold fast to each other in the times to come, too.