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Originally Posted by bruinsfan
It is a city that has more users and addicts than families walking with strollers and pets.
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So true. I hardly ever see families walking about downtown Laconia. I definitely see more young men with backpacks, some with bikes and some without.
I am a realist. The demographics have definitely changed. Some of the men in this Forum may feel safe downtown and on the WOW trail, but I know one woman (my wife) who isn't. She isn't a shrinking violet either. She likes to workout, but will only go on the WOW trail with a friend. When a female has to walk downtown and on the WOW trail with a buddy, you know things aren't going in the right direction. She feels safer walking by herself in Boston.
I won't convince those in support of the WOW trail or who support the direction of the City of Laconia that things have changed for the worse. However, you cannot convince me that things haven't changed over the past five to ten years.
I apologize. I think this issue has been beaten to death.