Published: August 20, 1995
After reading Tierney's article, I can now see where Kitty Genovese's neighbors might have all moved.
Instead of understanding that the wail of auto sirens in the night is the scream of a city being mugged, the philistines aim to punish the victims. So, Mr. Tierney, who will call the police for you when you scream for help? Your article helps sustain the belief that New York is cold and uncaring. DAVID J. MELVIN Brooklyn