Downfall of a small town
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8/5/2008
I was born and raised in Lancaster. When I grew up in the 70's and early 80's it was a great place, albeit hot and windy! It had a wonderful small town feel and no one bothered to lock their cars or even their houses, if you can imagine. I watched this town go from friendly and safe, to cold and drug-affected. I watched it become a commuter town for LA, and those people brought in their gangs, drugs, and attitudes. I moved out in the late 90's when I couldn't take it anymore. I still visit family and every time I go back I want to cry. I know that most places have changed over the years, but this kind of change was a real devastation of a family community. :(
Wendy | Vancouver, WA