Dear Lakewood,

Why do we live in Lakewood? I can honestly say, as a native to upstate New York and having lived in several other states, that Ohio – specifically Lakewood – has some of the friendliest, kindest, best people I have met. It was definitely a good choice for my wife and me to purchase a house in Lakewood and start a family. The schools are great; the teachers are caring and kind.

What I don’t understand is how do we live in peace? What would you do if you had a neighbor that refused to let you cut a part of your front lawn? What would you do if that neighbor verbally assaulted you? What would you do if he swore at your six-year-old son for running on his grass? The list goes on. Today, the same neighbor attempted to run me off the road.

What I don’t understand is when the police were notifies, nothing was done. How bad does it have to get before someone gets hurt? I don’t understand why, in such a heavily populated city, the police can’t seem to help bring peace and justice to the residents.

My wife and I are hardworking people trying to raise our son to be the best he can be. We don’t deserve this. If it continues, I guess we’ll have to sell and leave Lakewood, like many others have decided to do.

A loyal but discouraged friend,