Open Letter

To: The People of Pleasant Street

             Ripping up my rose bed- wasn’t that a bit too far? It is beyond my ken when people become irritated about good advice. We Strangeworth’s have inhabited this town for two generations. My grandfather built the lumber mill which became essential to the development of this town. I believe that we have the right to make sure that this town does not deviate. If I see a malefactor or an error in our society, I am going to inform those who are responsible. Some of you may be upset that I sent anonymous letters instead of discussing it directly. But being anonymous helps me express myself clearly in an organized manner. It also allows me to involve myself in matters where I ordinarily wouldn’t.

             I understand that you may have been offended, but it is still good advice. Because we Strangeworth’s have been here for a long time, it is lucid and easy to comprehend and avoid the problems that have previously caused conflict in our peaceful community. For example, parenting issues. If I see a child being overly appeased, I am going to suggest to the parents that perhaps they should be harder on the child. If children grow up expecting luxury and opulence, our future society is likely to be self-centered and corrupt. There are also other examples such as theft and relationships. Husbands should never be “running around.” We Strangeworth’s have seen many difficulties in our town. Therefore, we have experience and know which solutions work best.

             Some fools may have overreacted when they discovered that their personal matters were being monitored and corrected, but I was only telling the truth. Others may say that being anonymous is wrong, but what would you do if you had to tell them about a fault or an infringed rule? People who overreact to my letters are simply naïve.

             Everything I did was for the benefit and advantage of our community. I would never intentionally interfere. Perhaps I should not have been anonymous, but there was no other way. Some of you,(especially the fools who disoriented my rose garden) may no longer want my advice. I would have thought that it was appreciated. Therefore in the future, I will keep myself to myself. From now on, if you want anymore advice from the Strangeworth’s, you will have to come and ask me in person.

Sincerely,

Adel Strangeworth