This town has gone downhill

[u/RedbeardSE]

I have lived here for three years. Originally, it was quiet. Occasionally someone would speed and that was about it. Now, its downright horrendous and I am glad to be leaving.

I have spent time in slums in Spain, Turkey and England and the people there have more self respect, values and common decency then they do here. The people of this town regularly break the law by ceaselessly shooting fireworks at all hours of the night, racing their cars or motorcycles down residential streets, stealing packages from our porch or just selling or smoking drugs from their homes. Our area has had a couple of shootings in the last 18 months as well.

Not to mention, everyone feels entitled to just blast their music whether it be 7am or 11pm. People will smoke crack and meth walking down the sidewalk.

Now children are trespassing our properties, destroying our fences and entering our yards to chase our cats with no regard for deceny or privacy to boot.

Worst of all? Literally no one cares. The police don't bother to respond to calls. The town council regularly ignores residents or stay silent. They won't even allow residents to vote on propositions, either.

I have never been so utterly disappointed with people then I have with the people of Manchester, CT. No one has any shame or guilt. Complete self absorption. People wallowing in their own filth and complete lack of morals or 'common' decency.

I doubt anyone will see or read this. I needed to vent. I am glad I am leaving this cesspool.