Pin-chieh HoNovember 9, 2012 2:19 AM
Hi, it was really interesting to read your post. Huntington beach is a very nice area where you can enjoy the Cali weather. As you mentioned, there was gate that allowed entry into your friend’s neighborhood. I agree with you that it’s a way for prohibiting people who don’t live in this area. On the other hand, this is also a symbol that showing lots of rich people live in this area. However, I do not agree with you that the gate is an unnecessary facility. I think it is necessary and plays an important role in this kind of neighborhood (high end). For example, Palisades and Bel-Air, those two areas are full of gated communities. A lot of celebrities who don’t want to be disturbed by paparazzi live here. A gated community controls the entrance and secures people who live inside the community. Furthermore, people who live in a gated community paid for the security. Those people don’t get the security for free so it is reasonable for they to live in a community with gates. Those are just my points. I really enjoyed reading your post. ☺
