Ive been going to the same car wash in Point Loma for over 30 years. Im friendly with many of their longtime employees, all of whom are being laid off this week as the business closes down. How is this happening? Thank the drastic increase in the minimum wage — the owners cant charge for a car wash what they need to stay in business. When 100 people have to lose their jobs due to government fiat, how is that a good thing?

— Jim Whalen, Ocean Beach