A Newark Resident

Yes, I live in Newark.
The city that gets bad rep and leaves people shitting in their pants.
I've lived here, I'd say 2 years (going on 3) and have grown to love the city I live in. It's really not bad as any other part of Jersey. You have crime in any city all the way down to your humblest suburb. Don't front!

This post is because I get sick and tired of how people in Newark can live like the way they do. MEANING they just sit around and do nothing. Newark has great potential. It once was great and it just seemed like the people gave up. Did you know that there are mini mansions in Newark? Well, now you know. I've walked passed them in awe. There isn't much litter around there and the neighborhood actually looks like your average suburb until you walk down to Broadway and then the people decided to fuck it up. Litter everywhere and it's grungy.

I took my time out to write to Cory Booker in regards to the "Street Fight" movie that inspired me more. I'm not going to post what I wrote but the jist was I complimented him on his struggles and how I am part of this big "change" that America keeps bringing up. I get a quick response in like a day! Nothing was noted that "this is an automated response", nothing at all. Until Daniel Joseph wrote to him and he forwarded me with "Hey is this the same message you got?" And to my dismay, yes it was. Mr. Booker, I'm sure your mama taught you better than that. This is why I am weary with all politicians. Even the ones who seem too good to be true. The first step in this "change" is to listen to the people of your city, state, and country. We want to express our views and gratitudes to you. What do we get? A phony e-mail closed with your name.

This isn't to knock Mr. Booker. But how do we feel like part of the community when you aren't listening to us? I'm an avid believer that if you talk the talk, then walk the walk. I am a supporter of you. And in return you should support the people that reach out to you. I took my time out to write to you. Period.

Anyways, people can agree or disagree with my opinion on how I took this. But in the end, don't be a hypocrite about things. I want the real thing. I'm certainly doing my part as a Newark resident.

Newark is great. People need that push. They need to be heard. I'm listening, are you?