I am happy to be among the supposed 16% opposed to wine sales in grocery stores as stated by Wayne Pesce, Connecticut Food Association, "Law puritanical and antiquated") in, “Wine sales in grocery stores?," (Feb. 15).

I am not convinced my percentage is not larger. I think the case made by Jean Cronin, Connecticut Package Stores Association, "Wine Debate: Convenience at what cost?," (Feb. 15), is 100% valid. How many times are we brow beaten to “buy local”? We know what it means. Support local small business. Why? Because in the day of consolidation and big box stores our choices are limited, and in some cases quality is compromised. Small business entrepreneurship is a life blood of communities. It is sadly slowly disappearing in America.

Our local package stores are the proverbial mom and pop operations and it is important to support them. That is why I think the 16% opposed is a fictitious number by Mr. Pesce and the “convenience” is overrated. We really do know how to “buy local” don't we?

Ted Genard

Uncasville