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Echos_myron123 t1_ivxpcqe wrote

The patrons of this 7/11 are largely poor people. In Silva's eyes the "wrong" kind of people, which is why he is so happy it's closing. Don't get me wrong. I don't love 7/11 but this is clearly an attempt to get poor people to stop hanging out on that corner. Not everything needs to be a cocktail lounge. Poor people need a place to buy things too.

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Beauty_n_the_book t1_iw07cyf wrote

There are plenty of places to buy inexpensive things in the neighborhood. That particular establishment was adding to the loitering situation, yes, but there were also instances of violence and a drug issue that I know little about (but remember hearing details last year). The councilman allegedly has plans for the park across the street which is supposed to help with the homeless situation. Not sure what the plans are, though.

As people have mentioned, the homeless situation is out of control in that area. Often times when they are taken to a shelter they end up back on the street because they prefer to be there. As a former police officer, Im sure Silva is familiar with many of the homeless in the area.

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ryanov t1_iwed8dw wrote

The most common interaction I have with 7-Eleven is someone who appears to be living on the street asking me if I will go in there and buy them some food. So, that would sort of seem to support the association between the poor/homeless and 7-Eleven, but it’s literally food.

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