Last week, I went to the grocery store with my two young sons. On our way out to my truck, four of the area’s vagrants surround our grocery cart and walked way too close for comfort until we almost reached my truck.

I understand all of the bleeding-heart arguments about why they are here.

But my children and I have a right to feel safe and not have our personal space invaded while supporting a local business. Why is our sense of safety less important? Until this problem is resolved, I will either shop without my children, have my husband with me or spend my money outside of the Durango area, where we can walk to our vehicle without being harassed.

Danielle Kirkpatrick

Hesperus