Imagine this complaint being told to a community back in the 1970's or 80's. People would be scratching their heads wondering what the problem is. It truly is interesting to see how normal everyday activities have become demonized and consequently, completely illegal... fascinating.

Do you really believe that it is appropriate for dogs to be roaming the streets barking at others and depositing their waste for others to have to deal with!? Not to mention the safety of the little dog it self. I have been a dog lover and owner all of my life but have been taught since I was a child to be a good neighbors means respecting the rights of others.
This is what it means to be a responsible adult and pet owner. What's "facinating" to me is that you find this inconsiderate, ignorant behavior appropriate.

Original City Pointer
You are correct it is not fair to the people or the dog. I do not know of anyone who likes stepping in dog waste or being chased by a dog.
There were many things that were done in the 1970's and 80's like smoking in restaurants and drinking and driving which are thankfully not tolerated today.

Original City Pointer,

Respecting the rights of others is a subjective ideology which is influenced by we have experienced in life. The perception of proper American social etiquette is always changing, but those changes happen slowly as time passes.

I lived outside the borders of the red, white and blue for 22 years, so I wasn't here to live through the transformation of our culture. Since returning to the U.S., I feel like I stepped out of a time machine from the distant past into a new world filled with rules that are indicative of a totalitarian, Orwellian society. Because of my age, I'm pretty sure I will never acclimate to the social changes which have occurred in our country.

Yup, I still believe everyone should have the freedom to do as one wishes, just like we used to in the 20th century.

Every day there is a news report of yet another murder, kidnapping, sexual assault of a child. Not to mention the anniversary of the brutal massacure at Sandy Hook. Do you really think we should live in a society in which people should be alloud to do whatever they please? What kind of person thinks like that?

New Haven police reported a lot of violance in the city this past weekend. For all the law abideing residents, please stay safe this holiday season.

I don't know where you were 22 years ago, but leash laws have been around since the 80s and curb ur dog requests for even longer (in nyc at least). So this dreamy nostalgic sentiment ur referring to is in ur head. Respecting others and thier property should not be sacrificed so that others have the freedom to do what they want. Ur time machine is more of an alternate reality machine powered by rose colored shades u've been sporting for 22 yrs.

Hi 66hrod,
The alternate reality machine I was sporting for 22 years is known as life outside of the U.S. I'm not trying to condone allowing dogs to defecate on others' properties, but my methods of reacting are a bit different. If a dog is pooping on someone's property, the dog's owner should be told to scoop it up and take it away. If the dog's owner refuses, we should scoop it up and drop it in front of the dog owner's front door. I grew up in a neighborhood with many leashless dogs, so for me, it's just another regular part of life.

Original City Pointer,
I believe you might have misinterpreted my comment about "the freedom to do as one wishes". Nobody should be allowed to commit serious crimes. Also, I realize there are many laws that have been in place for many years, but the ways they are enforced certainly has changed.

I'm used to seeing leashless dogs. I'm used to selling lemonade without a food license. I'm used to having BBQ parties in public parks while consuming alcohol and throwing frisbees and listening to loud music. I'm used to skating at skateboard parks without wearing any pads. I'm used to taking walks on nature trails while enjoying a cigarette. Unfortunately, all of those activities now result in someone calling the fuzz.

None of those changes happened overnight. The changes happened slowly. That's why the overenforcement of these frivolous laws seem normal to many people who have never lived in any other countries where all of those activities are still considered normal parts of daily life.

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