I have lived in my home for 25 years and a gentleman down the street has lived here all that time and longer. He has been a horder/scrapper the whole time I have lived here. I am on a first name basis and am friendly with the man.
The area has grown over that time to a point where what was one a fairly rural area hes become more suburban. Someone has complained to the point where the county is coming after the man with large fines in an attempt to drive him off his property ($250K... this is going by what he has told me just today, and I really have no reason to doubt what he says. His yard is a mess, but it is HIS yard). He asked me to write him a note to bring to court as a note to what I think of his character and my opinion of the issue as he presented it.
This is the note I wrote:
To Whom It May Concern,
I understand there have been complaints regarding a The Guy, His Address. Mr. Ward has never been a bother to me or been in any way detrimental to our neighborhood in any way I am aware of. I have peacefully existed with Mr. Ward for 25 years and I do not believe he should be harassed for living his life in a way others may object to so long as no one is harmed, and no one has been harmed that I am aware of.
This is the United States of America and he has the Constitutional freedom to pursue happiness within the boundaries of his property. He has been here as long as I have, and I know that with very few exceptions, anyone who complains moved in fully aware of the presence of Mr. Ward.
My name, address..
I am interested in your thought on the letter and any changes I might consider before printing it and leaving it for him to use to help his case
Thank you.
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