Ed, why does everybody feel the need to be armed in order to visit Trenton? Sure, it has its share of crime, but so does every other city! Especially, the well-known ones like New York or Los Angeles. We need to open our eyes to a great city and start appreciating Trenton’s culture, communities and attractions. After all, it’s the most important one in New Jersey!

Proud Trentonian

Trenton gets a bad rap. Most of the people bad-mouthing the city haven’t taken the time to appreciate the attributes you mention. And the city is an easy target for classist criticism because it’s surrounded by affluent suburbs like Princeton and Lawrence. —Ed. Note