Letter: What happened to civility?

My name is Russell Richardson a fourth generation St. David’s Islander who is about to open a large can of W--- A--, my family have lived in the same area for over 100 years , five (5) generations, we have earned the respect of our fellow islanders and give full respect to our fellow islanders never would I have imagined that any one of the following, let alone all of them taking place:

People entering your property, walking past you and not speaking. Government have built Public roads — use them;

• People stealing bikes  from your yard in broad daylight;
• Breaking into your house in broad daylight;
• Stealing fruit and vegetables from your garden (ask and I will give);
• Having to lock my back door because I want to go to the front yard;
• Can’t leave a crack in my windows to let fresh air in;
• Locking my doors and windows because I want to go to my neighbour’s  house, 100 yards away;
• Having to install CCTV to protect my home and property;
• Having to chase young boys and girls from the neighbourhood because they are dressed in black clothing and crash helmets;
• Having to lock my sheds when I am working in the yard;
• Tearing up my flower gardens;
• Calling me ‘uncle’ is not a sign of respect, I call all of my uncles by name because I know them.

I am the last person to say ‘do not move into my area’ — I welcome all who come, I just ask that you show respect for others and their property.

St. David’s Islanders are a peaceful people who are more than welcoming.

Mr. Editor, I am at the end of my rope and do not know what to do, so I am appealing to our new residents to become an islander and not bring disrespect to our lovely portion of our great country.

I do not want to get a dog to guard my property.