Litterbugs deserve an ass kicking

As you may well know, I lack what some people call a filter. I say what I think, with no regard to the consequences. This has often landed me in trouble, whether a jail cell, marital spat, or the principal’s office…no fun…Sometimes it works for the better. I have been voted valedictorian because I was the classmate that spoke up, I have no fear of asking for what I want, and I will eagerly come to the defense of my friends and family if I feel they are under attack.

Well, now I have spoken up publicly. I wrote a letter to the paper. I am not sure if it will get printed or not, but I ranted and emailed and sent it off with no regard as to whether or not I would still want this letter printed a week later. We will see. The paper comes out Wednesday so two days to go.

What was the rant about you ask? Well, about the dumb people of the world that litter. I don't mean litter in the "oops, a kleenex blew out of my purse and I chased it across the park but can't quite catch it" kind of way. I mean litter in the "yes. I am going to take a beer can, and throw it on the ground, then wipe my ass with toilet paper and throw that on the ground too. I am going to do this in a place that should be enjoyed by many. I want to mark it with my garbage because I think I am cool" kind of littering.

I took my daughter for a walk to what should be one of the most beautiful places in town, and I found it covered with beer cans, garbage, and toilet paper. I know, lame. I have been that kid that parties outside. I was pretty much raised on drinking in the park, like my friends will know. We used to spend a lot of time laughing, drinking, and dancing outside. Yet there is something that really gets under my skin about people leaving their empties behind and used toilet paper too! GROSS! Amongst all this nastiest, I managed to still find some pretty spots and take some cute shots of my oh-so-cute daughter. If the letter is not printed, which I actually doubt it will be, I will post it here in a few days. Seriously though, I know it is summer. I know drinking outside is fun, but don’t leave your empties behind! It’s actually an amazing fact that empty cans weigh less than full ones. This should technically make them easier to carry on the way out. Hurray for science!