The "coded talk" you seem to be seeing is largely due to your own decoder.
Many people don't want more chains in Davis - be they beer, froyo or pet food. Second tier concern is duplication: we already have lots of beer and froyo, so additions add little or nothing to our quality of life here (I'm not a froyo consumer - maybe there is some huge difference between the three which matters to some people).
On the other hand, be able to purchase items or access services which are currently unavailable here is a win. As are local businesses which represent someone's unique local vision.
So no coded speech - just concern for what these businesses contribute to the quality of life here.
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Many people don't want more chains in Davis - be they beer, froyo or pet food. Second tier concern is duplication: we already have lots of beer and froyo, so additions add little or nothing to our quality of life here (I'm not a froyo consumer - maybe there is some huge difference between the three which matters to some people).
On the other hand, be able to purchase items or access services which are currently unavailable here is a win. As are local businesses which represent someone's unique local vision.
So no coded speech - just concern for what these businesses contribute to the quality of life here.