http://davidpritchard.org/archives/27 modern metropolitan mode choice, remodelled. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:07:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://davidpritchard.org/archives/27/comment-page-1#comment-10 Dale Orr Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:41:51 +0000 http://davidpritchard.org/?p=27#comment-10 Thanks for documenting this event. Most people contravene our bi-laws when nobody is watching, such as letting their dog shit on public walkways --- it's a massive list --- etc. And most citizens let it pass because they fear the negative affects of confrontation. However, the fear factor is sometimes overridden by shear outrage. In these situations the instant outrage snaps you into action without thought of consequences. Unfortunately most people respond to the fear and they suppress the outrage while slinking away. The young woman in this incident is one of the heros of our society. She responded to her outrage by attempting to make a statement. Obviously the male has done the littering thing countless times. He treats his surroundings like a garbage can. He treats OUR surroundings like a garbage can and he therefore affronts the millions of people who treasure their environment. He needs a good thrashing. He should have been charged with littering and with common assault, and the woman should be given a civic award --- for simply caring about the condition of Toronto streets --- and trying to do something about it. Because of your recording of the incident he will probably receive the shunning he deserves from the host of Torontonians who want to live in a clean environment. Perhaps he and others will think twice before again tossing garbage onto the streets. Thank you. Thanks for documenting this event. Most people contravene our bi-laws when nobody is watching, such as letting their dog shit on public walkways — it’s a massive list — etc. And most citizens let it pass because they fear the negative affects of confrontation. However, the fear factor is sometimes overridden by shear outrage. In these situations the instant outrage snaps you into action without thought of consequences. Unfortunately most people respond to the fear and they suppress the outrage while slinking away. The young woman in this incident is one of the heros of our society. She responded to her outrage by attempting to make a statement. Obviously the male has done the littering thing countless times. He treats his surroundings like a garbage can. He treats OUR surroundings like a garbage can and he therefore affronts the millions of people who treasure their environment. He needs a good thrashing. He should have been charged with littering and with common assault, and the woman should be given a civic award — for simply caring about the condition of Toronto streets — and trying to do something about it. Because of your recording of the incident he will probably receive the shunning he deserves from the host of Torontonians who want to live in a clean environment. Perhaps he and others will think twice before again tossing garbage onto the streets. Thank you.

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