Hooping It Up Disturbs the Peace

* This is in response to the Oct. 4 letter by Bill McIntyre of San Clemente, who apparently defends the placement of basketball equipment in the streets.

McIntyre attributes property values as the reason some people oppose basketball equipment in the streets or perhaps in their driveways. One important item he did not address is “disturbing the peace.” The constant noise of a basketball on pavement or a backboard can be extremely disturbing.

There may be persons who are ill at home. Some require sleep. Some may be simply trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of their home after a hard day’s work. Some may work nights and are trying to sleep in the daylight hours. It appears that these people do not matter.

No one is entitled to do something at the expense of others.

JOSEPH PIERCE

Santa Ana