It's MY Neighborhood As Well, Morons!

Too many times I wonder what the hell is with people today. I'm not referring to those who are probably wondering the SAME EXACT thing, but rather those who can't seem to give a rat's ass about anyTHING or anyONE. Take my neighborhood for example, or what's left of it (please). When I first moved here almost ten (long) years ago, it was a far cry from what it IS today. And there are those that contend that what it WAS those TEN years ago was a far cry from what it USED TO BE TWENTY years ago. Now if all this "time travel" seems ponderous, bear with me. What really is that different that it affects such change in the first place? The houses pretty much look the same, architecturally speaking. SO what's left to point to?.


Good, I'm glad you carefully read the opening paragraph.. You are right....it's the PEOPLE. THEY have changed, and not for the better, unfortunately. We're in a sort of "Urban Conflict", if you will. And the pictures will attest to it's viability...(LOL).

When people that keep to themselves (basically), take care of their property, and work hard to maintain a certain quality of life are labelled as "those people" (the "bad" guys that is), how can any neighborhood survive, let alone thrive? My wife and I are such people....we understand the VALUE of things (and people as well). We take care of what we have, and try our best to live by example in that regard.

And what do we see in return for this? Well, we've had a rock through our window, numerous tire tracks across our lawn, a lack of grass growing because of people taking "shortcuts" around our house, assorted bottles, cans, and half-eaten food tossed on the property. I can also add a resin lawn chair, a broken camcorder, a black porn movie sleeve, a broken cellphone and sundry cigarette packs, napkins, and a "used huggie". Now I looked over the list of city ordinances MANY times, and I have NEVER seen anything that resembles a "trash dump" or "dropoff" site located in or around MY house. It's like OUR property has become the "debris magnet" for the area. I would state (emphatically) that our area seems more like an IDIOT MAGNET than anything else, present company excluded, of course.

So...it IS about the PEOPLE. Who exactly ARE these "people", anyway? Well, they're mostly BLACK (yes, it's true Virginia...). I have eyes, therefore I can SEE that they're black, so don't try to tell me otherwise. There are a few white trashers in the mix as well. And you can place any "racial" comments where the sun never shines as well. They are, shall we say, scholastically-challenged. Whenever you hear them speak(loudly, about a hlf block away most times), you just KNOW they didn't attend PURDUE. Hell, they probably can't even SPELL Purdue! So we can state with conviction that they are probably lacking in "interpersonal" skills as well. That would account for their inate ability ot NOT hold any type of meaningful employment, as well as the seemingly endless amount of time they have to waste with narcissistic and hedonistic pleasures (that would be annoying others). Before I go further, let me sate categorically that I have a great number of friends who are people of color (they hate to be called black...tires are black they say), and even THEY would be reluctant to live near such vermin. My friends do use stronger language (lotsa $5 words from Oxfords Collegiate Edition), but suffice it to say THEY know what I am dealing with. And I would also believe that there ARE good people of color in this area, going through the SAME things we do daily. We just don't hear from them.

But these other "people" mentioned above...these "victicrats" are allowed to populate entire sections of our cities, are never held accountable, never show respect for others, never demonstrate any level of personal responsibility, civility, morality, or decency. Yep, that about covers it (nicely). They are instead allowed to move into homes with NO job, spend all day at home (or roaming the neighborhood), have tons fo friends over, play music at ear-splitting levels, and procreate their asses off so they can get MORE government handouts (at the taxpayers' expense). And we won't even get into the drug-trafficking and other illegal activities. They can't see past their next "freebie", whatever that might be.

That sound sort of familiar, folks?

Again, I find NO ordinance that says THIS sort of behavior is perfectly fine, and that it should occur with growing frequency, in order to drive MY real esate values down (even when they're assessed at HIGHER values...figure THAT one out, friends). So...if it's NOT on the "books", then it must NOT be OK...right? Well, if THEIR behavior is "bad", and mine is "good", then why are WE the ones getting the crap end of the stick here?

Simple...the city doesn't really care about this part of town (despite what you hear coming from both sides of their mouths). Every city has the same issue. They NEED a "disposable" area (and people) to essentially "write off" for even more monies from the Feds...it's plainer than the noses on our faces. Cities "need" people like the ones above (in the high density areas...have you noticed that similarity?) to feed the coffers. It's BIG business to have a certain portion of the population (as Dean Wormer would say) "Fat, Drunk and Stupid", and although it IS NOT the way to go through life, it works for those sucking money out of taxpayers' pockets quite well, thank you. THIS political mindset needs to be CHANGED...and pronto! Sadly, this mindset impacts on EVERY OTHER facet of life, be it jobs, education, crime...what have you.

Other (decent) people have to live here too, and there are even some like myself, that believe that with the right "motivation" (pertaining to the city leaders...as in lighting a damn huge BONFIRE under their arses), this part of the city can reclaim itself, and become as vital as the rest of the city. Until that happens, expect more "Tasty Pizza" scenarios (unfortunately). Besides, when the hell did the GOOD GUYS have to up and leave (instead of the BAD guys)? A hundred years ago, this would never occur. It's MY neighborhood as well, and woe to those that think they can just take from it (and me), and never give back. I'll work with anyone that feels likewise, as some city agencies already know that, and I have a good dialogue with them ( they know who they are).

This is a NEW year, and it's high time those that want their neighborhoods back start taking them back, by any means available. I would suggest to others in a like situation as myself to report ANY and ALL activity you feel is "dubious". Stand YOUR ground...hell, you're PAYING for it. I'm not condoning violence, except when it's the LAST resort. And then, escalate it to the TENTH POWER, just to wise THEM up. My dad always said the best way to break up any group of bullies is to go after the BIGGEST one, hit him hard...hit him dirty...and hit him often. Bloody HIS nose FIRST, and the rest tend to back away (quickly). Now that doesn't necessarily mean a physical confrontation. There are many other resources available...you just have to nose around for the one that fits your situation.

The technology now exists so that everyone can contact those who can do something about neighborhood concerns. And I would "electronically" stand on the neck of any and all politicians until SOMETHING gets done. There is simply NO excuse to NOT get involved (unless you ENJOY sand in your ears). This city suffers from too many "big city" problems, and unless every concerned citizen does his or her share to STOP these situations immediately, then they have no grounds to complain when things like what I deal with show up on THEIR back porch.

And rest assured...it will come, as surely as tomorrow's sunrise!