Dear Bronwyn

Dear Bronwyn,

I am writing this letter in regards to your concern of the music played on a very infrequent basis, and the private social conversations that take place within our private household at XX XXXXXX Road.

On Tuesday January 21, you abruptly addressed me about the chatter and music that was emitting from my household. This was shortly before 3.30pm which was the time that the police you had called arrived. I feel that the comments that you made to me were inappropriate, and rather ill-natured.

When my companion suggested that we stand across the street, outside of your house to see if we could hear the music, you commented that we were "young and desensitised to the music." I feel that this comment was quite misconstrued as you have absolutely no knowledge of my health and the precautions that I take to preserve my hearing. Being 'young' does not mean that our hearing is less competent than any other individual of any other age.

My housemate and I are both mid-late 20's, and labelling us to be 'young', does not automatically warrant an assumption that our lifestyles are inconsiderate, irresponsible, or damaging to our health and hearing.

I have worked in the airline industry for several years, and I am more than educated in how to practice and adopt safe hearing practices. Being that my hearing is integral to my career, I ensure that I take very cautious measures not to damage it.

We will ensure to be more considerate in the future, especially during times within the prohibited hours, however I feel that our music was not considered to be unreasonable, and if the police had found it to be so they would have undertaken further action. I also feel that it is more than reasonable to be able to partake in social conversation within my own residence at a reasonable time of the afternoon.

I would appreciate that if you do have any concerns in the future with our noise levels, that you take professionality in your actions. Comments based on a fictional assumption constitute as a very serious form of defamation of character.

From the residents of XX XXXXXX Road