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If MPD and DCRA had effective instruments to limit the negative effects of neighborhood housing of students, we wouldn't be having this discussion to begin with. There's nothing inherently wrong with student renters, except that they're young and immature and don't often make the right decisions. That's not an attack, that's just the reality of youth. They're no worse than my drug dealing neighbors in Capitol Hill and in many ways 1000% better.

That's not saying students are great, I sure as heck don't want to live near them, but I don't see why G'town residents get special consideration, when the problem is universal (bad neighbors).

The real issue is that MPD and DCRA seem to think that their hands are tied. I don't know whether that's because of the influence of wealthy GU alums, the ACLU or our city's misguided "protect renters at all costs, but never really punish landlords" laws. However, I'll repeat: the negative behaviors that students are exhibiting are found freely all through the city. We should focus on tightening up the LAW first.

Also, next time you vote for one Mendo remember that he likes the city just the way it is.

by Cap Hill on Jan 25, 2011 3:18 pm • link • report