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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
Heh - there's a guy on our side of the Villages who wears mostly goth clothes. Black stovepipe jeans, a black jacket, has piercings and inks and funky hair. Looks to be somewhere in his mid-20's. I just assume he's living with family here. I see him walking down Paradise often. Never heard any trouble with him at all. Since I recognize him from the neighborhood I'd probably offer to give him a ride home, if I ever saw him heading in that direction while I was out in my golf cart.
Then again, I also gave a ride to a bum walking from Walmart toward Aldi's, because it was an incredibly hot day, he looked miserable, and was trying to hide an open can of chili with a plastic spoon from me, like he was ashamed. I felt horrible and told him I could take him as far as WaWa if he wanted. He only needed to go just past Aldi's to the corner there though, so that's where I let him out.
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That is a good story and you are a good humanitarian. I look at the bigger picture and say that the US in general should be ashamed of the way they turn "bums" and people with mental illness out on the street. Some people in National Government are aware of this problem and may EVEN SOMEDAY do something about it.
To me, as I have mentioned before, I had a burglary while I was out of town and had $5,000 worth of equipment stolen. And I know of a man that had his corvette stolen. when that happens to a person, they tend to HARDEN their views toward SAFETY in a community. I do not see how having 30-year-old residents in a 55-and-over community can INCREASE resident safety or well-being. It seems (to me) just the opposite. I can see how others may think that having 30-year-old residents is wonderful. I am just stating MY particular opinion. It means nothing more.