"Let's be clear there are more than a few racist homophobic and elitist people that post within the Mt Vernon groups. but if those words are so offensive to the sensitivities of some in this group I'll simplify it...the ignorance of some the silence of others is what is turning this particular group away from being what could be a useful tool in maintaining community awareness about safety issues. and perhaps and this is the second time I'm posing this perhaps we should define what that actually is...is being annoyed by the homeless or panhandlers a safety issue? if it is it needs to be discussed within the context of safety concerns. if it's to vent how bothersome it is how it disrupts ur day takes away from the 'beauty' or an exaggeration of what goes on well frankly that's something not needed in this forum."