Lechvod the CR:
As i sit here reading these comments, it sort of struck my funny bone that this is what the ‘YESHIVA world’ (People, not organazation) feel about, Lakewood, a Makom Torah.
It isn’t about a power struggle.
(“How much power does the Yeshiva have anyways?”)
It isn’t about being jealous of others money.
But maybe, in my humble opinion i can offer a small comparison.
If you’ve ever gone to Meah Shearim you will found many signs that state:
“Please do not come into our community if you are not dressed tziniusly. You’re elbows and knees… not too tight…”
Could you imagine someone saying:
“Well EXCUSE ME!! What gives Meah Shearim the right to say that to me? DO they think they can tell me what to do? If they don’t like the way i dress, they can move!…”
We all know- When in Rome, do as Romans.
Bottom line, if you make the decision to move to Lakewood and live there you DO have to respect there spoken ans unspoken wishes.
And although i DO NOT agree with the last few lines of the letter, and for sure one has to respect everyone regardless of hashkafa, the other way around is true too.