We really do have some scumbags here in Brighton, but I suppose everywhere does!
Some idiot had set light to this (once) yellow plastic Winter Salt box, which was used to salt the roads when it's frosty (but was never used). When I saw it this morning (below) I simply despaired.
Not only has it made a nasty black mark over the newly painted wall, but it has also cracked it.
The previous owner of the house, Michelle (her wot's on telly; Design Masters), had only just repainted the wall after some equally dimwitted plonker has sprayed something illegible all over it. We had a long chat about Brighton's 'Squiggle Merchants' and we both despaired as usual. The new owners of her lovely house must be very upset, as well as furious.
I haven't met the new owners yet, but a few of us locals gathered around the blackened pile this morning in disbelief.
Cannot someone catch these idiotic children and give them a bloody good thrashing?
No doubt there will be some apologist for this behaviour saying that we must not challenge their free expression, that it's an art installation like Tracey Emin's bed ....
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how angry I was seeing that yesterday morning. Even if they were caught, they'd only get a slap on the wrist.
DeletePunish, punish, punish, it worked for our mothers.
ReplyDeleteA slap on the wrist at worst. Probably not even that!
DeleteSome actions are hard to understand. Young kids probably with a lot of empty time on their hands. Pity they can't be caught and made to clean up.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. There are CCTV cameras everywhere, I'd be amazed if they weren't on one or two.
DeleteIf you had not said it, I would never have guessed that that was once a yellow salt box. Caring for the environment begins in our neighbourhoods so I can understand why you and your neighbours are angry about this moronic act.
ReplyDeleteI think I recently showed a picture of another box with a Chess Piece. This one was the same (without the Chess Piece). It has completely melted.
DeleteNo words ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteOne really has to wonder what pleasure these idiots get out of their behaviour.
DeleteHas this been reported to the police for investigation? With cameras everywhere, the criminal act must have been captured. Having a photo is evidence of the crime.
ReplyDeleteA local newspaper and social media should alert the community of the crime and the investigation. Bad actors should not be tolerated.
I really have no idea. Everyone seems very relaxed about it. Shocked, of course, but not enough to be over-worried. I still haven't seen the new owners.
DeleteTheir parents let them down. Although their parents would disagree, most likely.
ReplyDeleteSadly I think that can be said about so many things. Parents are guilty of a lot!
DeleteCro, you know you're not allowed to smack the little darlings! Or even tell them off - if might hinder their emotional development.
ReplyDeleteThe best course of action is to make them clean the whole place up, and their parents pay for a new salt box - a night off from the pub would probably pay for it! Then they can all club together and repaint the wall!