Dear Editor: In response to the letter posted about our public housing authority tenants last week, I say, “HHA residents will never go away and surely they have grown up.” I am insulted that such a person would take a cheap shot at the struggle that goes on in our public housing. Unfortunately, ignorance can make a person idiosyncratic or simply shameful. I am a proud product of the Hoboken Housing Authority: my resume and credentials speak for themselves, but I challenge the writer of that spiteful letter to take a lesson from me in Socio-economics or History 101 which demonstrates this city being built on the backbone of a people. Evidently, the writer did not know the facts about this issue, so if they want the correct information please call me at 201-376-8012, so that I can have the pleasure of enlightening them. By the way, my friend, 10 years ago, one would have never dreamed of many young professionals living, jogging, shopping and eating in the western end of town. So, it’s only going to get better as we become more and more educated, multicultural and open minded to rid ourselves of those stereotypes you shared. In regards to another issue with substance, such as the rent control amendment proposed this week at the city council meeting, I would like to recommend that this ordinance be reviewed and discussed by the board of rent leveling and control. I’ve always believed that the purpose of a board is to draw out the negatives of an amendment or case, so that the people, whether a tenant or landlord is protected when reaching a resolution. I am one voice of the people that believes vacancy decontrol can be seen as a threat. In all fairness to Mr. Joe Barry of Applied Companies I have never known a man to have input in a matter that would effect low to middle income families in an insensitive or unjust way. If anything, Mr. Barry is primarily one of the reasons low and middle income families were able to remain in Hoboken. He is also one of the pioneer developers who never lost his vision of Hoboken’s prosperity to rehabilitate the historical sights surrounding this great city. I do feel that the peoples’ mixed emotions on this issue stem from the inadequacy of this city’s leaders to inform the public of both sides of the coin. In any event I encourage you all to attend the open forum on this issue March 3. In closing, I would like to suggest to the city to take a piece of land still owned by them and construct some affordable homes. This would give long-time residents of Hoboken the opportunity to reach the American dream of buying a home in our mile square city. Carmelo G. Garcia