The worst part of Oak Park

Not Ashamed from Oak Park, Illinois  

Posted: January 24th, 2013 9:30 AM

I'd have to go with a different list of worsts as well, #1 general disrespect for people and property, contributing to #2, far too many bad educational outcomes despite #3, being egregiously taxed, and #4 surrounded by holier than though know it all (see above) which contributes to #5 unhealthy business climate.....#48,500, online comments & pizza reviews, right after trouble finding the right shampoo.

nameless OPer  

Posted: January 24th, 2013 1:26 AM

I'm with bobo. The crime is the worst part regarding Oak Park. I think being nameless allows certain people to voice their opinions more freely without the backlash one might experience from people who would stigmatize you. If anything, the comments section is the best of Oak Park, because it allows people a more open context to converse about difficult issues... since when was open and honest discussion a bad thing?

James T  

Posted: January 23rd, 2013 2:30 PM

Hey Don, try serving on a volunteer Village Commission and after working all day, spend your evening being yelled at and belittled by fellow residents because they want a cul-de-sac. There's plenty of the worst that extends beyond this paper.

bobo from Oak Park  

Posted: January 23rd, 2013 1:55 PM

I always considered the weekly muggings and people stealing the catalytic converter right off your car the worst part of Oak Park, but that's just me....

OP Transplant  

Posted: January 23rd, 2013 12:58 PM

The "absolutely worst part" of this community is a comment section on the website of one of the newspapers? Seems like it would be easier just not to read it than to read it and complain about it.

Shorter Version  

Posted: January 23rd, 2013 10:34 AM

I am Don Anderson and I think I am better than all of you.

Nameless  

Posted: January 23rd, 2013 8:33 AM

I feel your pain, Don. But it's not like these internal OP bitter debates go away if there were no comments section. In fact, it may be better that we all have it out, anonymous and in public. It's just a symptom of our divided community. I'm more worried about OP itself than the comments section.

Concerned from Oak Park  

Posted: January 22nd, 2013 11:40 PM

You know that no one will force you to read the post article comments. It's your choice. No one has forced you to write your opinion on the subject. But, you obviously felt a need to share. I think that is what the comment section is all about, to share your thoughts, feelings and opinions, good or bad. I think it is a good learning experience.