No Lions or Tigers

Living in a suburban community has its advantages. But, it also has disadvantages, the main one right now is wildlife. The fact that we are innundated with  deer, have had a few coyotes roaming around in the past two years, and now an abundance of bears, is not a surprise.  When building continues unchecked, and wooded areas are leveled to make room for baseball teams, it is not too shocking that the animals will need a place to go.

Unfortunately, I and my neighbors don't want them here. The police have said "You live in the country, get used to it." (I should add allegedly, since I did not hear the statement myself) I hear stories daily of people who saw the bears, and a drive through certain neighborhoods will reveal garbage strewn lawns courtesy of our new residents, Ursus americanus.

 So I sent our fearless leader the following e-mail:

While understanding the difficult economic climate the Town is facing, not ridding a very populous area of BEARS is not a good way to be fiscally responsible. In fact, in an area that is so full of people, and people with small children, it would be terribly tragic if the Town had to get involved after someone got hurt or dragged off.  The BEARS are here, and are emboldened. One was one a stoop on (Redacted) Road last night. ON THE STOOP! How much closer should we allow them to encroach before we realize that we and our families are in danger? PLEASE,PLEASE, PLEASE do something about this.

As much as I wanted to, I resisted the urge to add the following:

Building them apartments will neither alleviate the problem, nor garner you new votes, so please find another way to keep us safe.

I doubt he can.