I don't mind when little kids go trick or treating under the watchful eyes of their parents. However when older kids and particularly teens use the occasion as an excuse to damage other people's property or in certain cases to inflict bodily harm upon innocent bystanders, it ceases to be an innocent holiday. When I used to live in Staten Island, Jewish families in particular were targets for eggs and shaving cream attacks. All supermarkets were completely sold out of eggs for 2 whole days. SOL ZELLER