Now seriously! What is this country coming to? For some reason when I was growing up I have memories of adults being “nice” people and taking an interest in what the kids in the neighborhood were doing. They also seemed very supportive and stayed in tune with what was going on. I was able to run around, ride my bike and play anywhere I liked without my parents worrying about who was going to do what to me and that I might do “kid things”, but would never get into any real trouble.

Now, it seems just the opposite. I watch what goes on my neighborhood and it is usually adults “yelling” at the kids. Telling them stop playing in their yards, get off their property, etc. What is happening to our communities? Perhaps kids are really different these days, maybe it is the adults that don’t teach their kids, maybe it is the War on Terror… I don’t know, but it sure seems sad to me.

So, here is the reason for this rant. I just read a news story about a six year old girl who was sent a threatening by the Department of Sanitation

“PLEASE REMOVE THE GRAFFITI FROM YOUR PROPERTY,” the Sanitation Department warning letter read. “FAILURE TO COMPLY … MAY RESULT IN ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST YOU.”

and for what? Your not going to believe this. Drawing a stick figure in CHALK on the sidewalk. I mean, I remember kids doing that all the time. It’s not like she drew anything offensive, unless you have something against stick figures. No I am not kidding. And she even faces a $300 fine for this, which I am sure will be quickly dropped since this story has now made the press (now it’s just a complete waste of time and public resources, not to mention an embarrassment).

Here is the new face of crime in our country. Beware of the “Chalk-wielding, six-year-old girl”! She might just draw a stick figure on the sidewalk!

Public Enemy #1

At least our local governments are looking out for us!

What is this country coming to! Don’t our bureaucrats have anything better to do?

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