Grocery Outlet is slated to close its East Portland location due to safety concerns and an alleged unwillingness to compromise on solutions. This closure leaves residents of East Portland with fewer affordable grocery options and raises questions about the safety and economic health of the neighborhood. The owner previously hinted at the possibility of closing the store, and now the decision has been finalized, impacting the community significantly. This is another example of how progressive policies are destroying our cities. We will look at this and other recent store closures, and what it means to reasonable people.