Dear Editor:

I would like to comment about the 7-Eleven being put in the lot on 20th and London Street, New Westminster.

Once again the big guys come, destroying the little guys, such as our corner store, Hi-View Market, which has just finished a major renovation to the store, making it a great place to go to.

And the little vegetable market, what happens to them? Trying hard to just stay alive, and then this happens to them - and, oh well, close up.

The same thing will be happening to PriceSmart in Queensborough once the Wal-Mart has put in the new market they are developing as we speak.

I prefer the little guys. I understand how hard it is to be doing this on your own, and I for one will support them, not the big guys.

7-Eleven is also going to cause a hangout area to ensue as they all do, as well as yet more junk for the kids to access to eat.

I wonder if the city has taken the time to poll the Connaught Heights area if they really want something like that in their area? I know the ones I have talked to said a definite no.

Petrina Bosiak, New Westminster