Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

My neighbor is this creepy guy with a giant dent in his head. At night, I can hear him screaming obscenities and breaking things in his house. A few weeks ago, I saw him out on the street and he asked me to lend him five dollars.

He’s mentally unhinged, so I gave it to him.

He has not since repaid the five dollars, which does not surprise me, but my question is this: do I have any means of legal recourse vis-à-vis my five dollars?

Sincerely,
Out Five Bucks

Bucks-

Here are the facts: he’s never going to pay you back, and it’s not worth your time to sue him for five dollars. You’ve no choice but to get over it.

Tightly clutching my wallet,

Editor