B.O.N. received an email today from 55-year Burnt Oak resident Clyde Hagen, who informed us that last night his charming begonias were trampled and ruined by persons unknown. The police have been contacted, but if you have any information about the crime please let us know here at the blog. The last thing this neighborhood needs is more ruined flowers, especially after the fiasco of last year's aborted rhododendron parade and the associated hate crimes.
The destruction of Clyde's flower beds may be an isolated incident, perhaps involving some sort of youths. But in any case it demonstrates the necessity of strong outdoor lighting in these troubled economic times. Science has shown committing crimes in 400 watts of harsh, motion-detecting light is as psychologically difficult as masturbating in coach.
Clyde will be sitting up with a shotgun tonight and all nights in the foreseeable future.
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