After reading it I thought, so this is the kind of society we’re becoming, eh?
From the July 25 issue of The London Free Press:
“I would like to express concern about the lack of attention and upkeep the Greenway Off-leash Park for small dogs is receiving from the City of London.
["We demand you clean up our park"]
The area is extremely neglected. The grass has not been cut since the spring (including) the dangerous large weed bushes.
The park is unsanitary. There was a dead animal in the high weed bushes (and) there are many insects.
What do the owners of the dogs have to do for city hall to take care of this area?” Signed, Jane R., London
I think the letter tells us not only about the condition of the park but about Deforest City and modern society as well.
Thoughts from inside my little round head -
1. Note to self - watch out for dangerous large weeds next time you’re out.
2. We’re wealthier than we are clever.
Many citizens can, for now, support a very large and growing pet population and cities can afford to build parks for many animals but together we can’t figure out how to maintain them.
3. This disparity between what we want and what we can maintain may be related to our great desire for all the amenities of life coupled with our lack of desire or ability to pay for them. I.E., Options related to food, clothing shelter, transportation, recreation, communication etc. are growing exponentially it seems (so is obesity and the size of our homes, closets etc.), and almost at the same rate as personal, municipal, provincial and national deficits and overall debt.
4. Perhaps Deforest City is poor or citizens aren’t paying enough tax to support the type of lifestyle we desire.
5. Maybe Jane R. could start by asking if there’s anything she can do to assist.
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Is our modern day wish list bigger than our collective wallet?
Should we lower the expectations we place on governments at all levels if we aren’t willing to pay the freight?
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