I'm tired of everywhere I drive seeing scenes like this, people just discarding their trash out their windows, flies out of the back of their pick ups, or is just simply dumped by the trash bag load. Why isn't the city or the state cleaning this up?
Why can't all the people getting public assistance get out to pick up the trash, that way at least I'd feel better about them getting the assistance. We should feel responsible for paying back assistance that we get. Everyone falls on hard times once in awhile but damn you should have a need to pay it back some way.
I remember growing up (I'm the oldest of 7 and my father was a public servant who didn't make a stellar salary) and when we needed to go to the doctor and there just wasn't the money to pay then my parents cooked, cleaned, did what was necessary to "pay" for the services. I guess it was a way to barter.
Now a days it seems people think they are just entitled to anything they want without paying anything for it, now or ever.
But back to the main topic.............picking up the trash on the sides of the streets should be done by those people not working a job (and are physically able) and getting money from the government.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Who Should Be Cleaning Up This Mess?
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Howdy stranger! That's right I am making my way back!
Wow I am also working on going commercial as well with my photography, and, also headed back to find my easel and start paitning again.
Needless to say I am somewhat overwhelmed but we have to get this done so that Walter can retire.
Oh I have missed you and everyone so much!!
BTW....good point made here! Now I am headed to check out the post below and see Rudy!!
Hugs,
Jackie:-)
HERE! HERE! I second the motion.
I fully agree with you. There are able people getting benefits that could be used to clean up.
Well, at least in our county, the inmates at the county jail spend a lot of time on the roads picking this stuff up. Seems like the right thing to do.
It would be a good idea if people receiving public assistance cleaned up our litter on the streets, but unfortunately the only people who receive public assistance are either disabled or single parents with children who are unable to work or can't earn enough to pay for child care while they are working. Why not get the county in mates to do it instead of letting them just sit in jail?
I dislike seeing trash; but in my neck of the woods don't really see much of it. Pretty are pretty green around here, I guess. Though when traveling I do see it. Cities, counties etc, have cut back on maintenance and thus clean up is not high on the list of priorities.
While I don't disagree that people should in some way pay back, I also know it's very difficult for people without transportation, baby sitters, or the financial ability to hire a sitter to be expected to do this. After all, those without cars probably aren't the ones making the mess. It's the employed people with a bad attitude that think others should clean up after them that throw trash out in the first place.
Camera's poster to obtain license numbers to get the offenders might be the solution. They should be fined, and forced to clean it up themselves. Perhaps they wouldn't do it next time round.
I also see lots of groups, church groups, boy scouts, and the like being responsible for a particular section. Thats nice community.
I'm not opposed to inmates doing the clean up, they certainly have a great amount of pay back due the communities. For the crimes they've committed as well as the roof over their heads, the food they eat, and the medical care they get.
Sandy
traveling suitcase
Amen! Exactly. I'm sure there are a ton of reasons that they don't. The welfare crowd will never be out cleaning up the streets unless they are in jail and compelled to do so.
Have a terrific day. :)
I live near an open field and forest preserves. There is always a ton of trash. Felons clean it up. Every now and then, a bus with a bunch of chained felons pokes at the trash. On one hand, I think it's great. On the other, it makes me nervous having them that close to my house...
I also have a neighbor who picks up trash when he walks his dog.
I agree, they need to create a system where prisoners or something like that clean it up....it's shameful. The only thing I ever throw out my window is a stray hair!
Kelly
Hi Deb:
A bit late for the party here, but in general I have to agree that these are the tasks for those who are unemployed or on the public dole in some way (and yes, that includes inmates who are being housed and fed on our dime). But Bob does make a good point about those who are on welfare and many of them are unable to get around or have childcare issues.
Still - it makes sense to give back to all of us if we are giving to them. And if I were in that position, I think I'd feel better doing something, rather than doing nothing, if it were possible.
I have the same problem here where I live, they just drive by and throw their damn trash out the window. Everyday I have to clean someones trash out of my yard. Usually fast food bags.
I think there should be really heavy fines for littering, enforced to the max. I also think that juveniles on probation should be made to clean up areas.
I can't imagine offering a doctor a lasagna or to do his/her yardwork in exchange for free medical care!
It ticks me off too. I jumped all over someone that started to do it with me in the car once. I told them to take it home and be an adult - stop making everyone else clean up after them!
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