Change For A Nickel

<p>I believe I missed a meeting somewhere between 1979 and today.  Did someone have a news announcement stating it’s OK to litter again?  I am amazed when I see people littering with blatant disregard for community, let alone the environment.  Some would argue that it mostly happens in poor areas because those people lack a sense of ownership.  I’m from the West Side of Chicago and I can almost agree with that.  Until I see some asshole in a suite driving an Audi as he dumps his garbage on the street.  What’s up with that shit?!</p>
<p>My mother and father raised me right (I think..).  My brother and I were constantly picking up crap that people tossed onto our property as they walked by.  These days, I’ve noticed homeowners will put plastic grocery bags on their fences so people can place trash in the bag instead of on the ground.  There are also garbage cans at every entrance to the park across from my apartment and I have seen people toss trash on the ground within 50 feet of the garbage can.  Does anybody care anymore?  The Native American on those old 70’s commercials about littering would be balling like a baby.</p>