OPINION: Chantele Bruno’s murder shows New Bedford’s lack of respect of personal space

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The following essay was submitted to us by Jeff Taylor‎. Have an opinion to share? Email mike@newbedfordguide.com.

“With the news coming out recently regarding the unfortunate murder of Chantele Bruno, I feel it’s time to discuss what many of us know to be true to New Bedford: Lack of respect of personal space.

In a city so congested, understandably it can be difficult to find personal space. A place we have full control over whether it be temperature, noise, smell, etc. Within that quest for personal space lies the responsibility to also respect others’ space. We’ve all heard that car at the car wash or the gas station, blasting offensive music. We’ve been inside our apartments, and heard somebody cleaning their car down the block. I myself have had neighbors so loud picture frames would shake off my wall, I’ve had kids hanging out in front of my place so loudly my (then) infant son was unable to sleep.

This all adds to the stressful climate of the city, and leads to choices of how to react. Just live miserably, sacrificing your peace so the neighborhood narcissist has a good day? Or complain to the landlord or the police? Neither of these are productive or generally healthy.

The answer is RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE. The stress level within the confines of New Bedford is through the roof, and given we all have choices of how we act/react we ought to choose respect. Respect our neighbors, daily life will be better for all. Trust me.” – Jeff Taylor‎

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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