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"the right to equal housing"

Which amendment was that? You mean if my neighbor can have a double wide, complete with aluminum underpinning, so can I? I can't even get the wheels removed from mine.

"I'm sure the police will enforce these laws more strictly given their inherent mistrust of young people."
Actually, the police will be occupied dealing with young people who are assaulting, raping, robbing, shooting, drunk underage driving, fighting, trespassing, intimidating, loitering, snorting, huffing, smoking, injecting, dealing illicit substances, home invading cheating, scamming, intimidating, brandishing, et cetera, to worry about noise distrubances. These youthful activities may be the source of the ubiquitous mistrust you claim.
Besides, you will be a townie- shouldn't you live at home and commute?

Dear Mr. Boschini, it is the fear of "not knowing" that has the residents upset. I agree that as a legal standing citizen/adult you have rights that come with such; sadly some in your age range do not act responsibly. It is the proverbial "bad apples" spoiling the whole barrel of "apples" that cause the problem.

If you choose to live off campus, I suggest that you hold your neighbors accountable thereby showing your "longstanding" neighbors that their fears were unwarranted.

Shalom

"The residents of the University Village complex will be expected to adhere to the same noise ordinances as everyone else."

Since the LTE writer has never been to college, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

However, if the LTE writer expects students living at University Village to behave like normal people... Mr. Boschini, just wait till you're studying for finals. The idea of peace and quiet will be as foreign as hog catching to a city slicker.

John,

It may be unfair for all young people to be stereotyped by a few rowdy party animals, but it's life and reality that it does happen. You have no control over how others view young folks as a whole. However, you can influence how others view you. Be respectful, polite and obey the laws and you will be respected. Good behavior impresses older people and it keeps you out of trouble.

Unfortunately, no one is automatically given respect and regard. These must be earned. The same people who are pre-judging you now had to earn the respect of their elders at one time. This is the way it works. Not that is is necessarily right, it's just the way it is.

if you think you are hated now, try buying a car. being a student gives you scarlett letter on a car credit application thats worse that being a convicted felon. I remember when i went with my girlfriend to help her buy a car. "we don't normally let college students buy cars" said a certain used car dealership on Wendover.

John, whatever you do, DON'T HIRE A STRIPPER TO A PARTY!!

Dear neocon and W J Ellis.

It seems as though the first two people to read this LTE completely missed the point and seem rather clueless and to what is going on in Greensboro today. First to Mr. Neocon, The equal housing act was put into effect in 1968. I was unaware that I said anything about an ammendment to the constitution. Whether or not you believe it, the laws of the American government are more expansive then what is written on a piece of parchment. I suggest that you read up on the laws of the country you live in before you begin talking about things you clearly do not understand. Next I adress Mr./ Mrs. Ellis. You seem to think that young people cause virtually all of the worlds problems and I will admit that people make mistakes in the their younger years. However you seemed to miss the fact that I was adressing the rights of young people who are in college and have proven themselves worthy to live on their own. People who are commiting the awful crimes that you have listed are probably not in college and have dropped out of high school. I sincerely doubt that the fine police officers of Greensboro are too busy to shut down a college party that is being too loud. I don't think our crime rate is so high that the police are overworked. As far as me being a townie, I choose to live on campus to have a college experience and I ask who are you to judge me on such a decision.

Thank you

"Actually, the police will be occupied dealing with young people who are assaulting, raping, robbing, shooting, drunk underage driving, fighting, trespassing, intimidating, loitering, snorting, huffing, smoking, injecting, dealing illicit substances, home invading cheating, scamming, intimidating, brandishing, et cetera, to worry about noise distrubances. These youthful activities may be the source of the ubiquitous mistrust you claim."

Mr./Ms. Ellis, all of those things you listed can hardly be classified solely as "youthful activities." Last time I checked, adults commit crimes just as much as young people do. While it's true that there are young people who engage in these activities, there are just as many who do not. The way that you state this makes it seem as though you are holding young people responsible for all the problems in the area. You have every right to express your opinion, but is it necessary to back it up with such a huge generalization?

Lighten up John. The equal housing 'amendment' was a joke.

Enjoy life while you can. To be so serious at what I assume is a young age is truly a waste of your youth. My first impression of you is you will be in the 'high risk' category by the time you're 30.

Thanks for calling me "Mr." Been a while since I've heard that. :]

Young people do have the same rights as anyone else, it's just that some of us don't enjoy the "BOOM BOOM BOOM" of those stereos some of you guys carry around in those lowered rice burners at all hours.

Good luck in your search for a nest.

Mr. Boschini, good comments in your posting.

Some may not like your taking a stand different/opposing some who are in all likelihood elders. However, I say if you are a legal adult (at least 18 years of age), then you have every right to state your position to ANYONE who questions you!

As Yvonne noted, I hope that you will be one of those whom your peers will learn much from. And I also hope your college experience is one full of joy and wonder (just not like three young men from Duke). You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders.

I wish you well in college and life in general.

Shalom

"I have not seen such a "there goes the neighborhood" mentality since minorities started moving into white areas."
You haven't seen it at all, junior.

"Mr./Ms. Ellis, all of those things you listed can hardly be classified solely as "youthful activities.""
Nor did I say they were.

"People who are commiting the awful crimes that you have listed are probably not in college and have dropped out of high school."
You apparently don't read many periodicals.

"I don't think our crime rate is so high that the police are overworked."
I guess that is why UNCG has armed police with arrest powers.
Your ignorance of criminal activity in Greensboro is breathtaking. May I assume you will be a Social Work major?

Mr./Ms. Ellis, I apologize if I came across as accusatory in my post. I did not mean to imply that you classify all crimes as youthful activities. If you look back at my post I said that the way that you stated your point made it seem as though you held young people responsible for all the problems in the area. I realize that I may have misinterpreted it and I did not want to assume that I knew exactly what you meant, just like you shouldn't assume that John will major in social work because his views appear to be more liberal than yours. You absolutely have every right to you opinion and I respect it, but using such stereotypes is really not the most effective way to back up your argument.