Mssr

If there were three words I would use to describe this area and its inhabitants, it would be foreign, unspeakable, and clueless. As an American having lived in many towns, I have to say Bensonhurst is a big disappointment. I lived here in the late 80's and 90's where the majority of folks were English speaking Americans and the businesses reflect the same American pride. Moved away to the suburbs of Long Island for 10 years then recently returned to the area (hopefully just for a short stay) and was shocked with what I saw. A majority of the folks are now non-English speaking foreigners who have rejected American culture (just walk down the main thoroughfares and all the American stores are fast disappearing. Plus have you seen the multitude of Chinese massage parlors on 18th avenue ?? ) In fact, most of the actions and behaviors of these foreigners would be condemned by mainstream educated American society. What happened to civility and manners? Was it really necessary to push someone out of the way in a subway car just to grab a seat ? Do "women" really have to dress like prostitutes and flash men on the subway?
Mind you I value diversity as much as the next person, but when a community is overwhelmingly chinese, russian, middle eastern, with a small trace of Italians, that does not spell diversity? Where are the caucasians? The african americans? The carribean-americans? Walk down the block and meeting an English speaking American is as rare as seeing a unicorn wearing a tutu. Point made.