Loitering the Streets on the East Side of Stamford, CT (#3)

Although Stamford, as a whole, is quite diverse and populated, separation of classes are still evident.  It is observed that even though you may see wealthy North side folks exploring the Taco Bell on East Main St. or the lower middle class taking a peak at the Trader Joe's on High Ridge Rd., at the end of the day, they will always migrate back to where they belong, or should I say, where they can afford.

          It's no secret that if you drive through the streets of the East Side, you probably won't find a country club or five star restaurants, but why is that?  

          Well, observations show that most of the public restaurants on the East Side are fast food and take out places.  You won't find a Capital Grille in midst of Subways and McDonalds.  And as I enter these eateries, I can't help but feel a little out of place and uncomfortable with the many eyes staring back at me, judging my "North Side" appearance.  And as I explore further through the streets, I see that the number of eyes do not decrease.  And that is when I realize that this is where they reside.  These cramped apartments hold hundreds of them.  The gas stations and restaurants employ them.  The city buses give them rides.  And that's how you can tell the evident distinctions and differences in different parts of Stamford.

          On East Side, you most likely won't find a Mercedes Benz or a BMW.  On the East Side, you most likely won't find three car garages.  On the East Side, you most likely won't find houses with multiple acres of land.  On the East Side, you most likely won't find country club owners. 

          So, although we preach equality and diverse unity every day, we must not forget where we "truly" belong.  We must not forget that at the end of the day, some of us just can't afford a regular tank of gas or the massive bill at Napa & Company.  We must not forget the unspoken rules and laws in different parts of the city.  We must not forget that some of us will never have the three car garage or BMW.  But don't worry, we are still equal and united and diverse.  But with limits and distinctions.