Counterproductive

There's an overgrown, abandoned lot in the neighborhood where I usually take Kiwi to do her business. Today I walked her there, and someone from the (abandoned) house next door yelled at me that it was private property, and to get off.

Fair enough. I can respect private property, even abandoned property that is an eyesore and in violation of city code.

But the guy was an asshole.

So I smiled, told him sure, and came back to file a complaint with the Neighborhood Protection Division of the Public Works Department (which I was able to do online) because his lots are overgrown and the abandoned buildings do not appear to be properly secured. This means he will get a visit from someone in Public Works, and a nice citation for the mess.

All because he was an asshole.

I hope he feels good about himself today yelling at a complete stranger who meant him no harm. I'm sure he has no idea just how counterproductive it is to be an asshole.

[Posted at 14:28 CST on 04/20/02] [Link]