I'm not old enough to have raised your generation. Older sister maybe: Generation X, tail end.

I don't doubt your assertion the event was a success. I have no way of knowing that protocols were followed other than if they weren't the BPD would have shut the whole thing down for lack of an Event permit. I have no doubt the event organizers, their friends, and most of the attendees did their best to keep things sane and orderly, just as the PNW Meets guys tried to do. However, the "low hanging fruit" was mentioned and it is that element which creates chaos in the neighborhoods in which these events are hosted. Yes, they do race through our streets in an unsafe manner for hours, litter, and generally act like jerks. The police and the event organizers cannot control everyone, despite their best efforts. Events like this should not be held in or near residential areas.

The letter writer didn't make up facts. They expressed their experience, just as you did. It's a matter of perspective.