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Originally Posted by vj1213
First, let me start by saying I am a relative newbie here (less than 3 months). I chose to live here and yes I feel safe in the area. I am not a political person, don't like confrontations, and like you say my opinion right or wrong is just that .. my opinion.
I guess the reason this security issue at the sports pool struck such a chord with me is because I have been a victim of abuse (no not here) and let me tell you from experience it's not a pleasant experience to be beaten black and blue by a man. So yes, if I hear of an incident where a lady was attacked, or her well being was put in jeopardy I will not try to diminish the situation by saying oh it was probably an accident. Believe me I don't live my life in fear, scared to go out or do anything alone here. I use the sports pools and local pools and will continue to do so. I walk my dog late at night. Yes, I do feel safe in my surroundings.
Where I have to disagree is the part about how much protection I expect. I have lived all over this country, and I have belonged to several gyms and there was always security, especially around dressing areas and locker rooms. Whether it be security cameras, key readers or whatever. It is my understanding that the developers own and operate the rec. centers and pools, so yes they are the ones responsible for the security of the people who use the centers. No I am not saying we need armed guards at every post, I am just saying if there is an issue with safety at one of the centers it should be addressed.
Frankly, I don't care about the Morse's greed or success. I love TV, this is where I chose to build and live. But one of my top priorities was living in a place I felt safe.
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Thank you so much for writing this. This is a life changing post and I greatly appreciate your sharing this with us.
I would like to apologize to you personally because I am a person who does tend to diminish reports of danger in The Villages. It feels like home in Ohio to me, and unless you have lived in an area of low crime all of your life, THAT in itself is hard to understand from people who live in huge cities, I am sure. I also know that even in areas of low crime, crime does happen as it happened to you. And when it does happen to someone you know, it gets personal really fast. I am listening, and I was wrong.
I have read your post from my heart and I am sorry that you were hurt. I see that having the physical set up changed would make everyone more secure.
I have always felt that the owners read this forum, so I feel that they will do what they can to address it, they seem to try to address everything for our comfort here.
Thank you once again V. Feel this hug.