And I'm not, thats why I shop at a supermarket. I don't want to spend an extra hour shopping. The half an hour I already spend is too much.
Also, I don't know where you get the bizarre notion that local shops are cheaper. If all you buy is fresh meat and veg then yes it probably would be cheaper...
I think it would be a good idea. If there were more of them watching football instead of at pride perhaps they wouldn't have to shut the city centre down.