In the past few years, Wal-Mart seems to be one of those topics that can drive a wedge between opinionated folks. Certain public houses that have a ban on discussion of politics or religion might want to add talk of the discout retailer to their list. We all know terms like "big box," "rezoning," "environmental impact" and "NIMBY," and what they mean to our neighborhood.

Well, there's another fight brewing in Littleton, about a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter in the 6775-6885 block of South Santa Fe Drive, backing up to South Platte Park.

The Littleton City Council has approved the rezoning of the property, and has moved the public hearing on the from Dec. 19 to two meetings, on Jan. 23 and 30. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the council chamber of the Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave. and will be televised live on Comcast cable channel 8 for Littleton residents.

We've been able to read quite a bit of public comment on the issue from many Littleton residents who have posted their opinions on YourHub.com. Check them out. Want to throw your two cents in? Click here to post it.

Art Martin, of Littleton, is opposed. He's got a list of reasons, one of which is that he "cannot see how a huge semi truck and the animal population of South Platte Park can be compatible."

Mary Savage, of Littleton, says, " There's got to be a better option."

Karen Kennedy says, "These are ugly, over-built, over-big and poorly staffed -- why would anyone say yes to such a disaster?" in her post, " Why do we need another Wal-Mart?"

Twenty-year Realtor and 30-year Littleton resident Candace Reed is pro-Wal-Mart. Here's why.

Tammy Whitneyargues, "This would be the only WalMart in the Denver metro area between two residential areas and within 50 feet of a nature preserve."

Jim McAllister, all the way from Scottsdale, Ariz., offers some advice from tactics residents used to "fight off" a Home Depot in north Scottsdale a few years back.

More arguments from both sides are in the story by YourHub.com's Crawford Clark about the Dec. 4 Planning Commission meeting.