My husband and I loooooove the new Strongsville sign on the side of 71. But it needs some spotlights! Also, with the talk of Sheetz and O'Charley's, let's finally dress up that side of Strongsville. It's about darn time!

Really? You're complaining about digging your bus stop out? You blame it on the snowplow drivers? You need a reality check! You're not entitled just because you live in Strongsville. Get over yourself. They have to do their job which is to make the road clear so that the bus your child is getting onto doesn't crash and hurt the children on the bus.

- Sara, 18 years old, Strongsville.

Don't start charging for trash removal. Terrible idea.

Lisa, there are no plans to start charging for trash pick-up. The idea came up during a budget discussion when the mayor pointed out that a number of other cities now charge a fee. He said Strongsville's healthy business base is generating enough tax revenue that the city is not considering it in 2013, although it could become a possibility down the road sometime.

I happen to LOVE Sam's Club..not a big fan of Cosco. I am also tired of seeing day care centers popping up everywhere! If your trying to get away from Olmsted/Parma look to late, have you gone to the mall lately? The atmosphere is looking... just that! Strongsville doesn't need anymore areas cleared away for more overpriced businesses, we need to fill in what we have and FIX the traffic problems!

I happen to LOVE Sam's Club..not a big fan of Cosco. I am also tired of seeing day care centers popping up everywhere! If your trying to get away from Olmsted/Parma look, to late, have you gone to the mall lately? The atmosphere is looking... just that! Strongsville doesn't need anymore areas cleared away for more overpriced businesses, we need to fill in what we have and FIX the traffic problems!

how about lowering taxes NOW THAT IS JOKE?????????????????////HAHA

to get together with the cleveland metroparks to finally put a all purpose trail at the end of greenbreir drive (which is right at Hunt and Drake) so the south half of strongsville has direct access to the hike and bike trails

It's irresponsible to not have the sidewalks shoveled. Not every adult in the city drives and going up Pearl in the winter is really hard. To not do anything is irresponsible. The Veterans Memorial path between the Castletown playground and the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center wasn't plowed when I tried to use it between Christmas and New Years. Not doing it over the holidays is understandable and ok but it shouldn't be like that all through the winter.

FYI, there is a city ordinance requiring homeowners to shovel their sidewalks within a "reasonable" time frame following a snowfall. Call the building department, not the PD, and they will issue warnings as needed. As far as not clearing walks on city property, there is no excuse with all the workers the service department employs........

We do need a paved trail at Royalview not a non paved one we got. It should go past the fence at the top.

Sara, it is all about having the kids being safe. Most kids stand in the street because the snow is plowed and mounded right on top the entry to the sidewalks. When snow is plowed by the foot, turns to ice, etc. . it is impossible to dig through especially if someone has a bad back, is injured, has medical problems, etc. A simple solutuon is to have the snow plowed a foot over from the sidewalk opening. Which ensures that the kids are safe and no longer have to stand in the street waiting for there bus. Just a side note, the attitude should be dropped. You can voice an opinion without being nasty and rude.

typo, "their bus"

I am fed up of paying the hightaxes for the schoolds.. I am a senior citizen, on a low income, and should NOT be responsible for the schools anymore.. it is so totally unfair.. it is about $1.600 dollars a year I have to pay.. come on get real... I protest strongly and something should be done, right now/

Another thing that Strongsville needs is a bookstore.. it was a tragedy Borders closed. I am sick of seeing all these Yogurt stores opening..there is so much of the same old, same old... we need different things.. we need a Cafe Brio, or a Cheesecake Factory..and some of the stores Crocker Park has.

Well Tom, really none of your business as you have no idea what income I do have.. I have paid the taxes for the school for a heck of a long time and should now and again be able to afford to eat out and buy a book if I want to, that is if there is any left paying for others kids to have trips to Washington and play soccer.. when I cannot afford a trip myself.

For the New Year: Reinstate the 100% city income tax reciprocity. Nothing else matters.

Pam-
Actually, $1600/year for real estate taxes ain't bad! Not too many places in the county can you pay that, let alone Strongsville.
Also, as a senior citizen, you ARE given a tax break. From the county website:
"On July 2, 2007, the Homestead Exemption became available to all Ohio homeowners, regardless of income, who are either age 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled....All households who qualify for the Homestead Exemption will now receive a flat $25,000 property tax exemption on the market value of their home." So, if you only pay $1600/year, you must get about 20-25% reduction already.

And tom, your comment about the places she does want was my thought exactly - you beat me to it!
But, I guess if she wants to save her income for treating herself to a nice lunch, she should. But, based on her comments, that could only be maybe twice a year. Eat-n-Park is more in line with that age group, but I wouldn't mind one of those here either - for the breakfast buffet.

Ouch!!Just to let you know. I love kids.. I have lived here for years and years, and did not mind at all when I had my Husband.. and so now I am older, and wish it could be less.. what is wrong with that. If two people are working and have more money it is ok, but when your money goes right down, it is hard. I have paid and then some over the years, as for the moving, why should I... this is my home. I wish the taxes were less...

Pam-
As I said, your taxes ARE LESS - $554.54 less than if someone under 65 owned your same house.

Let it go...I was under 65 for years here and did not get the benefit.

IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY, HAVE THE LAST WORD.. IT IS NOT WORTH ARGUING WITH YOU..GET OVER IT.

For the two ladies who seem unable to let it go.. I was under the impression that this is a free country and everyone is entitled to their own opinion... no need to have ATTACKED me so visciously.......................

You know what. go away..How dare you say I want a free ride... I have been paying all the taxes for 30 years, go and pick on someone else and mind your own business...

An FYI for you.. I am not reading your stupid responses..

Tom...benefits of what? Strongsville is getting as bad as Parma....and costing you more for it! Have you even gone to the mall lately? I know first hand about how bad it is getting...someone I know is security in mall and they tell me all the time how bad it is there, crime and demographics is changing rapidly! So, please tell me what benefits you are talking about? This town is going down hill fast and politically correct, blind attitudes is taking it there! If you don't know what I mean than explaining won't help! BTW...I'm in my early 40's, not a senior yet.

James, it's blind or willing attitudes like yours that helped turn Randall mall, Parma mall, North Olmsted mall, soon to be South Park mall and cities like Lakewood, Parma, Euclid, I could go on and on, that were once thriving and nice, into low par living areas and unsafe. I came from Lakewood, grew up there, so I know first hand! Please James, give me ONE neighborhood that flourished and was better with the changes I speak of? Just one and until you do give me ONE I refuse to even bother with your PC attitude! I know truth hurts sometimes but not facing it doesn't make it go away. I live and pay taxes in Strongsville and moved here to get AWAY from the riff raff, soon if Strongsville doesn't wake up the smart citizens will have enough and start moving, like they have in other places and Strongsville will be another city that was once nice but now a memory of the better days. Not liking what I post doesn't change FACTS! I give Strongsville five years. And yes, I am preparing to move, if and WHEN the time is right.

Brian...it's OBVIOUS by your post you didn't know Lakewood 20 years ago! I grew up there and went to Elementary-High school. Lakewood is NOT the nice community it once was, not by a long shot! Anybody that grew up there and is honest, KNOWS this!

Well thanks Lisa.

I made an innocent comment, I do not live in a 100.000 dollar home for James Murphy, that was someone else's conclusion.. I made an innocent comment about a Cheesecake Factory, that would be nice for Strongsville and these other people would not let it go.. for example telling me I should move to Crocker Park, how nasty was that..
I have lived here for years and years, and only now get the benefit of the reduction for seniors, but it is still alot of money that goes to the schools.. and I wish I did not have to pay so much..

lyn...there is so much wrong with your post I really don't know where to begin. I will do my best. First, having a mall or expansions has NOTHING to do with allowing riff raff to be part of your community. It does, however, mean that the law has to be more enforced and the city counsel, landlords, property managers need to be more conservative when evaluating subsidized section 8 housing, that is a start! Don't believe me? Drive down by Whitney Rd., the apt's, enough said. Nice places turn bad, sadly to often, as I stated before with statistics and proof in the reality of just seeing it yourself. Not moving to an area that is nice in fear it may turn bad is ludicrous. The objective is keeping it nice by having enough sense to not allow riff raff to get a grip on the community! As far as taxes go, paying for school levy, every year or every other year, when you have no children in school versus not paying city tax for Fire Dept., when you own a home it that city, is NOT a valid, or smart example, I will not have a problem with paying for schools IF only the home owner's were allowed to vote on the issue, since we are the ones that would be paying. My responsibility first lies with my family and the safety of the community which we live in. I would think that would be everyone's first priority? So, if I don't bleed for the right to equal demographics, whatever color that may be....oh well. I have seen it to many times and lived it once..that's enough!

Pam, unfortunately, there are a few on here that if you don't agree with them, you're a monster. I understand and do agree with your view. Our home in Strongsville has acreage, we do enjoy it, so I pay more. However, I don't enjoy paying for things that I don't use or that someone else is voting on that has no monetary consequence, no matter the outcome. If they own a home they should be allowed to vote, if not, they shouldn't be allowed to vote. Not a hard concept and fair.

lyn...It seems your idea of a snob is an individual protesting, being forced to pay for someone else, wanting to keep their community safe, or doesn't have the same view as you. I am not a snob. I would say, my eyes and logic are clear and I am not swayed by PC. I will concede, you're correct that most cities do have less desirable areas in them (doesn't have to be that way) BUT when they start filtrating into the nice parts of the city, say goodbye to nice,safe city. If you're ok with all the nasty hotels, motels, section 8 etc..that's your idea of improvements (not counting stores) than talking about this is a moot point. You ASSUME because I don't live in Lakewood I don't know what goes on. You forget, I grew up there and still have ties there. I'm quite aware of Lakewood's environment. The ONLY thing quaint in Lakewood are the old homes. Many cities had beautiful old homes, Euclid, Shaker etc... Now most, run down and surrounded by ghetto.Years ago Lakewood was a beautiful quaint city, not now. Crime is up from last yr and way up from yrs ago, more board ups then ever before and the school's are seeing more crimes. Yet, taxes are still high! You mentioned Ohio city, yes, they've made improvements but still surrounded in a bad area, so does it really matter? Improving areas without tackling the core issue is a waste of time, money and foolish. We learn this when we continue to pay for areas to be rebuilt after being destroyed by former inhabitants, over and over again!

Just so you know those who mad such a fuss about what I said.. I said that much goes to the schools, it is not the total amount by any means.. so those who said something need to read correctly..

lyn...apparently, you read but have trouble comprehending what you're reading. Unless, you're willfully misleading. Where in my posts did I have a problem with expansion? I spoke of crime and demographics at the mall. I explained all that and won't do it again for someone that deliberately refuses to see the truth! It doesn't matter what anyone says about a neighborhood, truth is in the statistics and the seeing with own eyes! About taxes, I stated my point and in short, don't own..don't get a vote..PERIOD! Basically, what you see as improvements I don't, and core issues have to be dealt with first. Making excuses for moral behavior is just that, an excuse. Poor doesn't make you commit crimes if you were not corrupt to begin with! You said blaming RE taxes, have no clue what your talking about? Poor doesn't make you live like an animal with no manners and filthy, as in littering and the like. If you're waiting on economy to come back..don't hold your breath! I'm done with this back and forth with you. I made my point, enough said!

lyn, I could not resist, although, by reading Pam's post I know you like having the last word....Since you enjoy riff raff, just wondering why you live in Strongsville and didn't choose a cheaper place to live? What's your excuse? I know must be because you grew up here. lol (sarcasm) OBVIOUSLY, we moved to Strongsville for better area...HELLOOO? If I wanted to deal with riff raff I would have stayed in Lakewood! That makes me a bad person? I don't think so, my family is FIRS, not bleeding for PC pats on back! Strongsville is not bad yet, but it is moving in that direction and people like you that turn a blind eye to conditions changing for worse are at fault! Just wondering how much time you spend on eastside at night? Economy doesn't make you a criminal unless you're corrupt already, like I said..same as guns don't kill you, people do! You can have a gun sit on dresser all night, unless someone picks it up, aims at you and pulls trigger it won't harm you! You, in my opinion, are truly inept!

lyn...I was right, you are MISLEADING and an out right liar! For you to say I don't think much of Pam because of her income makes you a LIAR! I was the ONLY ONE to come to her defense while you and others on here attacked her. I thank you for showing your true self because now it shows your true character and that you deliberately lie to try to get people on your side but in reality it just made ALL your posts NULL and VOID and mine justified so..THANK YOU!

I've been reading all the posts that go to my email and being way younger all of you as shame I have to say this but all three of you need to break it up and move on. I already told a moderator. This is getting out of hand.

Like I said earlier Lisa, my comment was not read correctly, because I quoted ONLY what goes to the schools, not the rest of the breakdown..so perhaps they not only do not know how to read, but how to even comprehend what they are reading... and thank ' s so much for sticking up for me..

lyn...as usual totally ignored the lie you told to Pam how I didn't think much of her.
NICE TRY back at you!

All I can say is suck it up and get over it, those who do not seem to have a life.. I never usually do this so goodbye. I will let you all get on with it, and once again thanks Lisa...

Pete...NEWSFLASH...you don't own the internet or this page! We were having a spirited discussion, don't like it, don't read it! Again, no rules broken and I don't have to explain myself to you. Stop acting like a baby and get over it.

I have spent time and read all the posts on this topic, and the post that said it best was lyn's
" Lisa -
I think I finally get your point.
Only ones welcome in this town are of are a certain background and must meet a certain middle class checklist. I failed to read between the lines of what you were saying.
Got it! Reminds me of Hitler's approach to cleansing Germany - only you talk around it to sound "PC", your term. I think that goes far beyond being a snob. We all know what riff raff translates to these days.

Lisa----I have read all the posts myself and understand exactly what you are saying. Believe me there are more that think like you than not, just are more quiet that's the trouble. I don't feel you are racist. I have lived in Strongsville for over 30 years and have seen many things and I believe you are correct in your assessment of what is coming if nothing is done to prevent it.

James...I believe you still owe me an answer to the question I asked you. What's the matter, don't have one? You probably don't remember what I asked (selected memory, or you will say you don't have to answer to get out of it, typical responses) but here it is again.....Give me ONE neighborhood that flourished and was better with the changes I speak of, JUST ONE?? When people have nothing to defend their view they cry racism. In reality, has nothing to do with race and just FACTS! I can't help who is guilty!

Lisa says at 8:22 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013:
"James, it's blind or willing attitudes like yours that helped turn Randall mall, Parma mall, North Olmsted mall, soon to be South Park mall and cities like Lakewood, Parma, Euclid, I could go on and on, that were once thriving and nice, into low par living areas and unsafe. I came from Lakewood, grew up there, so I know first hand! Please James, give me ONE neighborhood that flourished and was better with the changes I speak of?"

Lisa says at 6:11 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013:
"lyn...apparently, you read but have trouble comprehending what you're reading. Unless, you're willfully misleading. Where in my posts did I have a problem with expansion?"

Lisa at 7:54 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013:
"James...I believe you still owe me an answer to the question I asked you. ... here it is again.....Give me ONE neighborhood that flourished and was better with the changes I speak of, JUST ONE??"

Lisa says at 9:23 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
" ... we need a SAMS CLUB...."

Anyone else see the contradictions?
She does (or doesn't?) want a nice, quaint sleepy town - yet this was a growing, expanding city when she moved here. She has a problem with what the mall will bring, but what does she want? A SAMS CLUB!

To the people who say that renters should not get to vote on property tax issues:

Renters do effectively pay property tax since it is reflected in their rent. They pay rent to the landlord, and the landlord uses some of that money to pay the property tax. So renter is paying property tax, just not directly.

lyn----OMG really? I think u need to chill out and leave Lisa alone she has a right to her own opinion, just like u do and I don't see any inconsistencies with her posts? So she doesn't want her town to be like the eastside...so what? That is not a crime. I am 21/f I live in Strongsville with my family and honestly, I have been bothered by black guys at the mall, saying nasty things to me and my gf trying to get with us, and asking if we want to smoke with them they made us feel like we were in another part of town, and when I go with friends a lot of times we get that so don't act like it don't happen. I never had that before at this mall just started last year! And I am not a racist so don't even go there with me but like Lisa she is just saying what the security told her and they are right at least in my case. I don't care who lives in Strongsville black,white,red,yellow, but if you bring trash with you stay out!

tom m
I am probably older than you and have seen many changes taking place in society and for the most part they are not good. I am respectful of women and others that have a different opinion then mine. When you say things about Lisa in in that tone you are just as bad as what you seem to be against. I don't get it, all that have a problem with what Lisa has said still refuse to give answers as to why YOU are right and she is wrong. please enlighten us all. Than we have the young lady who stated the problems at the mall she had, clearly this is an issue that needs to be addressed and not shrugged off.

This is what is wrong and why we have the problems out of control and areas going down because people refuse to stop things before they get worse all because they don't want to offend anyone. But it's to late when their own family or lives are at risk. I wouldn't want my daughter to be treated like Rochelle was but that's ok to you guys right? No one says anything to her claim, don't offend the black people, God Forbid! Why do you live in Strongsville? You must be racist you don't want to live with lower income people! I am not racist, but that's all you can say, I can't help if the people that are committing most of the crime, as I was told is a certain color! Talk about PC, trying to make white people ashamed. SICK!

With regards to rochelle's and Bronco's comments-
I was going to let it slide at first because she is young, but now that you referred back to it...
Are you seriously going to say no white guys have hit on you or other young ladies? That no white guys out here "smoke"? Why not just admit that you took notice of them because their color was different and you would not have reacted the same way if it had been a white guy. Nothing wrong if you prefer to be with one of your own color, but just because someone of a different color hits on you doesn't necessarily mean trouble - it might just bring out your own insecurities or fears or preferences.
I had my own experiences years ago when I was away at college and working downtown. Some good, some bad - both colors. But just because a black person showed interest in me did NOT mean trouble. If I or others react as such everytime, then people really are correct in throwing around the word "racist". If you don't want to be with them while you are hanging at the mall, move on! But, then think what would your reaction have been if that person were white.

to all u on here I am the one that had the problem at the mall and YES it was the black guys harrassing me and my gf, saying hey baby wanna go get high, oh your looking fine can i get some of that and following us and NO I never had a problem before by anyone at mall sorry no whites guys ever acted like that to me. what is wrong with u adults here you act like its a crime to say some black people can be be wrong. wtf I have black friends and am not racist but even my black friends don't want to hang with black trash. why r u all trying to make less out of this because it is a black people? stop sucking up geeesh im young and glad there are people like Lisa who isnt afraid to speak up, wow you people need to seriously get a clue!

Brian....I don't know where you are coming from on that one. You should only be able to vote IF you have a monetary stake involved. My point was renter's leave they don't own the home, this is not rocket science. Almost like..me telling you, if I worked for you, to pay for my gas in car to get to work. Since, I'm employed by you..you should do what I ask until I leave. And there should be a tax/fund on employers for their workers fuel, back and forth. Get it? You want renter's who don't own a home to be able to vote on whether homeowners taxes will be raised. Not fair. Sorry if not a good example but I don't know how to make you understand.

It doesn't matter where they live...if they own the home, taxes go up on THEIR property and they are responsible for paying the taxes..YES, they should be able to vote!

Brian....even on your example "the property point" they do get a vote but not the renter's the owner would get to vote. If you go by your reasoning I could say "renter's should be responsible to pay for ALL repairs on home, even improvements I want, because you live there" Or how about you still pay me for repairs once you leave and someone else moves in because I'm stuck with bill of repairs and renovations you wanted. Since I would be stuck with tax bill on my home, that you the renter, got to vote on. In short and to end this ..if you don't own the home you shouldn't be allowed to have a vote that could make taxes go higher for the owner.

Brian...It doesn't matter the senario the conclusion is the same. The owner is the only one that is responsible if the taxes are not paid. He/She would be the one that would lose their home and be stuck with back taxes, interest and bad credit. Not anyone else whether living there or helping pay. The owner is the one taking risk by having renter's or whoever family, doesn't matter...OWNER get's billed so owner should only have vote...PERIOD!

Jean....get over it..I know exactly what you are trying to do. Unfortunately, because of people like you, PC is running amuck. I am curious as to why you have not commented on poor Rochelle and was concerned about how she feels. You seem only concerned with color. Forget Rochelle and how she was treated bad, and how she says it has happened more than once, that's not important or needs to be addressed.... SICK!

Jean who cares, that's her right. Should we come down on you for any opinions you have on boards and other's don't agree with? This still is America and I served for people to have their rights to have opinions.

I would just like to say that my mom teaches at one of Strongsville's middle schools and the MAJORITY of the "riff raff" reside in Chestnut Lake's Section 8 housing. This is a verified fact. Just sayin. It makes me sick to drive down that part of our beautiful city. It needs to be fixed up. So so so so glad that Sheetz and O'Charleys is approved!!!!

Furthermore, the "riff raff" in our city is not one particular color.

lyn thank you for your appreciation for my service and...you're welcome. However, I have to disagree with you. To me when someone says riff raff it means undesirables, if you take it as a color or not riff raff is riff raff doesn't matter to me what ethnic group it is, if any.To sit by and let things get out of hand when you see problems arising is negligent on our part. We should not feel like we can't say or do anything when we know something isn't right just so no one gets mad or offended. I still am waiting for answers to many questions that have been asked here. What I think you are saying, I may be wrong..is to ignore any bad behavior so not to offend or anger a certain type. The young lady that said she had trouble in mall, that should be addressed. I don't see where it is wrong to address problems before they escalate. I am old but I still believe everyone has a right to their opinion and trying to get leaders to do what they can to keep city safe is fine. It is time to learn from mistakes in past and we have other cities to look at for guidance. I'm to old to worry about being called racist. I fought for free speech and rights and my gosh, I'm using them! Forgive me if I was wrong on your take on this.

My Dear it is my vast understanding that when people have the means to move they move up in life to a better area with better schools and safer, getting away from undesirables, crime. I believe this still to be true.When people move they go to a place that may be small and growing it doesn't have the high crime and such, they don't think that it will turn bad. Rural if everyone flocks to it, to get away from riff raff turns into, as you said, diversified city. So you can never really get away, can you? Other cities have fallen to despair when undesirables move into cities making the law abiding citizens leave. You had every right to move into another place than Strongsville, you chose to stay on the South side...why, if I may ask? There was a question posed earlier what neighborhoods ever flourished when it was full of undesirables, and I haven't seen anyone answer yet? I do know many nice cities at one time that are in bad shape now due to crime. And if you are as old as me you remember Euclid Beach Park? Than you know what really was the fall of Euclid Beach Park and than the city of Euclid. No denying that. You seem like you have a lot of displaced anger towards white people?

OMG r u serious? I am not sheltered thank u. Dont be blaming cultures on how the black guys treated me and my friend. my black friends dont act like that! It was very disrespectful no matter what they might have thought. We were scared when we tried to ignore them they kept it up and started getting mean. We actually stayed into a store a long time waiting for them to leave. I dont care if u find it hard to believe we never were approached in that manner by white guys (you said white boys r u racist against whites?) ..but never have been! maybe more white guys have manners? besides thats hardly a good comparison. I cant believe u its like u already have your mind made up that we r lying or something and we r wrong and the black guys get a pass wow. If a nice looking white guy complimented me and was polite ahhh yeah I would not be offended because he was polite, not being offensive like at the mall with the black guys, asking us to go smoke stuff with them and telling me what they would do to me and gf if they got us alone. I guess u think that's ok cause its a cultural thing? Of course I have ran into white guys that are jerks but not like that besides that's not what we were talking about. I guess I am racist to because I only date white guys I am a bad person huh? BTW... I guess that makes my black friends who only date black guys racist! whatever

lyn----You have every right to have that opinion I just disagree. Ohio City is diversified still more white and almost half and half Black/Hispanic. But they have more problems since being diversified rather than when it started with English and German descendants. You know something..even in prison they segregate themselves on their own..blacks with blacks..whites with whites..hispanics with hispanics etc...when you force people to live diversified you will get anger, not everyone wants it like that and you have to respect everyone's right to feel that way. You can't get mad if some black person only wants to live with blacks or white person only wants to live with whites its their right. I have lived a long time and I know different cultures don't mix well. It's just life. Some are raised different just like you said those black guys might think what they were doing to that young lady was ok but she didn't think so , that's what I mean they just don't mix. And whatever color you are why should anyone be subject to someone else's poor behavior?

Here's a question to all those blaming the outsiders for the crime and problems in our city-
So, do you ever read the police blotter? What about those Strongsville teenage boys causing trouble in our neighborhoods? I constantly read in the police blotter about something or someone in the area/development behind where the new Giant Eagle store is going. Can't blame the mall for that and the store isn't even built and that area already has plenty of problems. But I'm sure once the store goes up those folks will blame it on Giant Eagle.
Yeah, the majority of our crime right now is caused by your neighbors kids - not even the ones from renters families.

lyn----Your contempt and I am sorry that's what it is. Your contempt for white people and seems wealthy people or well to do people is very disturbing. Why do you even live in Strongsville, why don't you live with the people you keep defending? Why don't you frequent their stores and eat in their restaurants? I try to understand everyone's point and believe they have a right to it but you are really beyond my understanding. And why do you keep bringing the mall into things? I'm sorry but I am starting to see a pattern with you that other's have as well and it's not pretty my dear. My gosh, you seem racist against anyone that is not low income. You know when someone sticks up for one side so much there is always a danger of the other side getting discriminated against. I think you are doing exactly that. You defend anyone not white and low income while at same time you are discriminating against the whites and middle to upper class. You are leaning way to left. Just my opinion, but your anger does show to much.

LOL and Bronco I am even farther to the right than Lyn .....wake up this is 2013 being a racist went out with disco ..........look around the only racists left are the blacks...... who all voted for obama Just because he was black

tom m like I am to old to worry who calls me a racist, I did serve for everyone to have a right to their own opinions WITHOUT being called a racist. If you say blacks are racist which I tend to agree, than it has NOT gone out, 2013 or not. Young man if you seen and lived what I have, you would know 2013 is not a better time and in my day people were nicer and the races were not angry like this..forcing diversity has done this. Society is doing something wrong when it gets worse than better..wouldn't you agree? Another thing I know to be true..every ethnic group sticks together the white people are the only ones that will go against their own race, and the very people they are sticking up still can't stand them. My dear lyn---you are just an angry, bitter person and forgive me for saying but you are not an honest person either. You are racist against white people and the middle to upper class people, anyone reading your posts can see the contempt for them in it. everyone does have a rught to shop and live where they want BUT when you bring your excuse , cultural riff raff, like the young lady stated about the black men did to her at mall ..and you can't act, live or behave respectful than..people have a right to complain..whatever color you are. And that doesn't make them a racist for it!

My dear lyn---You are proving my point...you said "Non white does not mean low income. Racist statement." That is what you got out of my comment? Right away you judge me for a racist comment, I believe dear you are so head strong on being discriminatory toward white people that you can't, or choose not to see what is really being said. My comment was "You defend anyone not white and low income" notice the AND in the sentence? That means there is two subjects I am referring to. White people and lower income people whatever color they are. Why are you so quick to pounce on any thing that you think would be against a minority? Are you affiliated with the NAACP by any chance?

LOL- Yeah that's me! I'm chair of the NAACP and the Congressional Black Caucus, and in my spare time I serve as Obama's press secretary. But don't tell anyone because all my friends and family think my political views are the complete opposite of those groups and people. Shhhhh...

Bronco -
I "pounce" on ignorance when I see it.