Letter to the editor: Shame on ATI for RYFO lockout

Not a day passes that we don’t hear of another shooting, drive-by, destruction of property and bullying perpetrated by our youth. The state of our neighborhoods is abysmal. And, in the darkness, we have a bright light, organizations like RYFO (Rams Youth Football Organization). They have been a valued part of the Highlands community for over 50 years. It provides a place where our youth can learn to be part of a team and work together, and give them a promise for the future.

For 50 years, there were no grave issues. Improvements were made to the field at the organization’s expense. And, all of sudden, there is a problem (“Youth football league locked out of ATI-owned fields over neighbors’ complaints,” April 28, TribLIVE). Has anyone tried to meet with the people who are being so seriously inconvenienced? Has anyone tried to find common ground for both parties?

If anyone seriously cares about providing honest, supportive, wholesome activities to the youth in our communities, they would support RYFO and organizations like it. They put our youth first. The children are our future. We need to provide them with good work ethic and how to become a responsible adult. The children will grow to be a strong foundation for future generations.

Shame on you, ATI. Shame, shame, shame.

Cynthia M. Ansani

New Kensington