Cities pushed out bears; we are trying to live with them

To the absurd man who congratulated bear-hunt supporters:

Yes, I am calling you out. You say bear were here first and we are trespassing. The reality is you moved here from an urban area that was once much like the area you live in now.

You are part of the reason why the bears are overpopulated.

You move to Sussex County and are arrogant about your distain for the people who live here when in reality we are the ones who try to live peacefully with the bear.

You ran them out of their natural habitat and built skyscrapers and a concrete jungle. Then you have the audacity to critique those who do live with them and want to live safely.

I’ve lived with bears my entire life and the bear attacks are happening to people and pets.

I’m sorry to ruin your unrealistic teddy bear idealist point of view but they are wild animals.

So unless you’re willing to create more land by leveling cities so there is more “natural habitat,” be willing to deal with the mess you have created.

Maryjo Paulison

Vernon