Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sean, I grew up in Peckham as you know, so I have > the right to call it a grotty dive if I wish to, > especially considering the changes i've seen the > area undergo. I think it is a terrible shame > people cannot go about their daily lives without > being assaulted or attacked just because Peckham > is allowed to exist in it's current form without > anyone wanting to do something about it. Whenever > people mention it from the council it is refered > to as a "vibrant" place, almost like it is > somewhere people actually want to spend time! It > has been ruined beyond recognition and government > after government who has allowed it to happen > should be damn well ashamed of themselves. I > notice the good old met dont mind sending these > powerless community support officers to roam the > leafy suburbs, but oh no you wouldnt see one > walking down Rye Lane after dark would you? (come > to think of, apart from around the station, when > did I last see a copper in Peckham?) > > Louisa. Well said Louisa!