Oh, and I do insist on a level of decorum and will continue to do so. And it’s not just so I can be high-and-mighty…it’s good business sense. Many people post here and no where else, because they aren’t as concerned about being flamed.

Was it the “I dare you” sound of my post? That was not intended.(I imagine that you’ve seen it coming, good show!)

It was all in jest–earlier posts aside, those were in jest and poking fun at the self-importance of critical blogging. Unwarranted, perhaps, but they were complete meaningless [edited] all the same.

As for the exhibitionist quality of my posts–isn’t that what this whole pile of 0s and 1s is about? It’s a blog that is filled with comments by locals that others are allowed to comment on. You sound as if you don’t exhibit any of your own taunt opinions–but, it is your blog. And I do like to spot trolls–true, I had a little railing against mediocrity going on for humor sake, and I got out of hand, but who, or what, have I insulted? other than a decorum that a comment board cannot possibly keep?

I have to remind myself, now and again, that anyone who takes the things they read on blogs seriously should really have a close examination of what they are thinking, reading, writing and, ultimately, reacting to.

All things in moderation.

Problem: Dogs roaming streets. Cats roaming streets. Squirrels roaming streets.

Possible solutions:
(1) See if dogs/cats have collars on and if there are phone numbers on the tags. Call the owners and have them get their pets of the streets. Gently remind them of the laws. (For squirrels – personally, I call open season.)

(2) Like was suggested before, what are the fines for pets off leash? Can those fines be increased? (For squirrels – community service awards based on body count.)

(3) I like the idea of coordinating with a pet rescue service to supplement the existing city/county animal control, especially if it would increase response times. (For squirrels – Let’s create a friendly habitat at the south pole for them to be relocated to.)

Things I have done in my immediate neighborhood closely resemble #1 (as recently as 2 months ago). But I have my limits. Back in 1999/2000 the pack was as large as 10 dogs at times. Personally, I will approach up to three dogs at a time, but if there are more than three, I’ll just call animal control. If my schedule allows for it, I’ll follow them as best I can in my vehicle to keep tabs on the pack.

For someone that railed against “trolls”, you sure don’t have a problem with thread-jacking for your own pleasure.

Let me know if you guys want each others email addresses so you can continue the amusement off-site…though that doesn’t have the exhibitionist quality anymore, does it?

To the person whose cat was attacked – please accept the apologies and condolences of a dyed-in-the-wool cat person who knows what it’s like to lose a pet in a similar circumstance.