Complaints cost tax dollars
To the editor:
Let’s start off by stating facts: I am a mother of three well-behaved children who work hard in school to get good grades. I work full-time as a nurse, caring for fellow community members in their time of need. I am active in church as are the children who also attend religious education one night weekly. I consider myself and my family to be valuable members of the community.
OK, so here’s the point – last week the kids get home from school, do their homework then jump in the pool to play a little and unwind after a long day. The radio was on at a decent volume and they were, at points, singing along. As I was preparing dinner a police officer appears in my back yard by the lanai and informs me that a neighbor has made a complaint about the noise. I immediately apologize and state that I would turn down the radio and talk to the kids.He then proceeded to tell me that he didn’t believe we were being too loud and also stated that the radio was at an acceptable level. He was unable to tell me who made the complaint (although I’m pretty sure who did) and apologized for disturbing me as the complaint was unfounded.
The problem now is that I am constantly nagging the kids (for being kids) worried that someone will call the police again! My husband feels I am being harsh and says let them call, we’re not doing anything wrong! And he is right!!!
Maybe we should fine people for making false reports and wasting my tax money!
Amanda Kangas
Cape Coral