Last night a child playing on a construction site was killed
when stacked construction materials tipped over on her.
This tragedy is no surprise- I see poor kids, hordes of them,
playing on construction sites and other places they shouldn't all
over the city. Say what you will about absent parental supervision,
kids never taught the basics of safety, or just plain the fact that
many inner city kids lack proper toys and safe playgrounds.
Requiring that all new buildings be fenced in before
construction starts would have prevented this tragedy. The fence
would be left standing after the building is completed, giving the
occupants an extra layer of defense against criminal invasion. These
fences would protect vehicles from theft and vandalism, far more a
threat in our city than the elements. The fences would also deprive
criminals of sanctuary in our yards, forcing them into the public
right of way where they are more easily monitored.
Garages make a useful addition to our homes, and basements
are convenient places to put plumbing, heating, and electrical stuff.
And other "stuff" too. But with the hordes of children and increasing
criminal population calling our city home, only a fence is a
necessity that should be required by ordinance.
peace,
Dyna Sluyter, who is quite happy with her new fence
in Hawthorne
--
_______________________________________
Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy
Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
