"Does no one care? We are hurting. Help!" - Exurban idiot whines, asks others to subsidize her lifestyle

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

This is a Letter to the Editor:

Editor, the Record:

The gas price is finally going down, so why is Martz still increasing the price for traveling to New York city?

The bus fare was recently increased to $500 for one month's commuter ride. There should be other bus companies. Why does Martz have a virtual monopoly in the Poconos? Can anything be done about the bus fare and support for the residents?

The residents and commuters of northeast Pennsylvania are hurting. We are not able to afford the rising cost of the bus fare to New York on a daily basis.

Jobs are not readily available in this area, nor is the salary competitive. Many of us have to remain in New York during the week and only go home on weekends. This arrangement affects the household. There is usually no one to supervise the children. We are concerned for the children. What about their homework, safety and guidance?

Does no one care about the residents in the area? We are hurting. We need help. A couple working in New York will have to pay $1,000 per month for bus fare only. Is this realistic? Traveling to other states, such as New Jersey and Delaware, the cost is much less for one month's traveling for the same distance or more.

Yes, many may say we have alternatives or choices such as: 1) Leave the job in New York. Then do what? 2) Drive to work: a four-hour-per-day ride can cause wear and tear on the body. Of course, accidents will go up. 3) Live in New York. Of course we can walk away from the homes we have purchased and add to the foreclosure rate.

Can we get a reprieve or some assistance? Anything will help.

Jennifer Seymour

Tobyhanna

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...EWS04/808250311

[catknit 144]

I love letters like this - because she left out the obvious - someone put a gun to her head and forced her to live 90+ miles from her work. Not only that, they forced her to by a house, have kids, etc etc...

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I love letters like this - because she left out the obvious - someone put a gun to her head and forced her to live 90+ miles from her work. Not only that, they forced her to by a house, have kids, etc etc...

Exactly

[PlatyPius 5]

People never think of that. They see that they can get a higher wage by working in NYC versus, say, Columbus, Ohio, so they go that route. They never seem to consider the other costs - financial, physical, and emotional. If they have another reason to be there, such as family, hometown ties, or such, that's one thing. But if they actually picked that area to live, then it's all on them.

[Ban Hammer 13,349]

I love letters like this - because she left out the obvious - someone put a gun to her head and forced her to live 90+ miles from her work. Not only that, they forced her to by a house, have kids, etc etc...

Exactly

somewhere, there is a bleeding heart lib just crying for her.

but it's not here.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

People never think of that. They see that they can get a higher wage by working in NYC versus, say, Columbus, Ohio, so they go that route. They never seem to consider the other costs - financial, physical, and emotional. If they have another reason to be there, such as family, hometown ties, or such, that's one thing. But if they actually picked that area to live, then it's all on them.

The overwhelming majority of exurban commuters to NYC from the Poconos moved to the Poconos from NY boroughs or NJ because they wanted a lifestyle they could not afford around here.

They're idiots IMO.

[jundp 191]

Nope, not here. I'm a bleeding heart lib usually, as you know Charles I say, "Woman, get thee a job near home if you're concerned for your kids."

Seriously, #######?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Nope, not here. I'm a bleeding heart lib usually, as you know Charles I say, "Woman, get thee a job near home if you're concerned for your kids."

Seriously, #######?

But then she'll have to ... *shudder* ... rent! OMG the horror!

[natty bumppo 297]

People never think of that. They see that they can get a higher wage by working in NYC versus, say, Columbus, Ohio, so they go that route. They never seem to consider the other costs - financial, physical, and emotional. If they have another reason to be there, such as family, hometown ties, or such, that's one thing. But if they actually picked that area to live, then it's all on them.

The overwhelming majority of exurban commuters to NYC from the Poconos moved to the Poconos from NY boroughs or NJ because they wanted a lifestyle they could not afford around here.

They're idiots IMO.

yet they get quality alone time for the long daily commute ... how can they forget this perk ?

[jundp 191]

Nope, not here. I'm a bleeding heart lib usually, as you know Charles I say, "Woman, get thee a job near home if you're concerned for your kids."

Seriously, #######?

But then she'll have to ... *shudder* ... rent! OMG the horror!

Hasn't hurt my kids any....

[SMOKE 1,426]

People never think of that. They see that they can get a higher wage by working in NYC versus, say, Columbus, Ohio, so they go that route. They never seem to consider the other costs - financial, physical, and emotional. If they have another reason to be there, such as family, hometown ties, or such, that's one thing. But if they actually picked that area to live, then it's all on them.

The overwhelming majority of exurban commuters to NYC from the Poconos moved to the Poconos from NY boroughs or NJ because they wanted a lifestyle they could not afford around here.

They're idiots IMO.

yep. does anyone think they 'care or cared' for the people not able to afford to live in mcmansion, drive their luxury cars, & live the lofty lifestyle they live(d)?....welcome to the real world yuppies. hotdogs & chips for you now too.....

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

People never think of that. They see that they can get a higher wage by working in NYC versus, say, Columbus, Ohio, so they go that route. They never seem to consider the other costs - financial, physical, and emotional. If they have another reason to be there, such as family, hometown ties, or such, that's one thing. But if they actually picked that area to live, then it's all on them.

The overwhelming majority of exurban commuters to NYC from the Poconos moved to the Poconos from NY boroughs or NJ because they wanted a lifestyle they could not afford around here.

They're idiots IMO.

yep. does anyone think they 'care or cared' for the people not able to afford to live in mcmansion, drive their luxury cars, & live the lofty lifestyle they live(d)?....welcome to the real world yuppies. hotdogs & chips for you now too.....

These guys ain't real yuppies. They're yuppie-wannabes. The real yuppies are the ones who can afford to live within a 45 minute commute of the City

[catknit 144]

So, I had to do the math because it's what I do:

98 miles from Tobyhanna to NYC one way - 196 miles round trip

Current IRS mileage rate: $0.505

Round trip per day if she drove - $98.98

Let's just say 20 days per month...$1979.60

They are SAVING money this way - if it costs a couple $1000/month : doing the math wouldn't that be $500/person?

Nevermind the fact that she isn't doing the driving, fighting traffic, worried about maintainence. I hate her!

[yes, wrong side of the bed, or I took my b****y pill today, take your pick].

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

So, I had to do the math because it's what I do:

98 miles from Tobyhanna to NYC one way - 196 miles round trip

Current IRS mileage rate: $0.505

Round trip per day if she drove - $98.98

Let's just say 20 days per month...$1979.60

They are SAVING money this way - if it costs a couple $1000/month : doing the math wouldn't that be $500/person?

Nevermind the fact that she isn't doing the driving, fighting traffic, worried about maintainence. I hate her!

[yes, wrong side of the bed, or I took my b****y pill today, take your pick].

Sure, taking the bus does save her money over driving.

But if you're a typical Poconos commuter, that's not what you're comparing it to. You're comparing it to what the bus used to cost you.

[Sprailenes 47]

We are concerned for the children?

You know she's seeing her kids a whole lot too with that kind of commute.