Letters to the Editor have been a feature in newspapers across the United States for decades. Often times, those letters are a mix of appreciation or irritation about something that has shown up in the publication. Occasionally, there's a letter that becomes a story on its own, where someone's written opinion elicits a strong and vocal response. If you need an example, look no further than this letter shared online by The Free Press. It reads:
"I am in Maine visiting my daughter, with the possibility of buying a property. Been here for two weeks, looking around in different areas, I am amazed at the number of homes that have garbage and all sort of junk or debris strewn in their yards. This is not what one thinks of Maine, especially since Mainers are thought to be socially and environmentally conscious. It’s disgraceful and an eyesore that should be addressed by the local govts. I am from Long Island, and this is not tolerated. The individual would be issued a warning to clean up the mess; if they don’t within a certain time they will be fined and the town will clean it up and send a bill to the party involved. This would bring in extra revenue to the towns and get rid of eyesores that distract from the beauty of Maine. Get it done."