Peeves

It's time for one of my pet peeves.

So we all know that the dark is a fabulous blanket, a cloak, a wonderful way to, oh, I don't know, HIDE. I repeat: we all know this!

Most of us know that if someone is going to break into your house or try to attack you that person is generally going to use a hidden place, a point out of sight. If an easy spot out of sight cannot be found another option is employed, an option very inexpensive--in fact, it's free, in high abundance, and all it takes is waiting for the sun to go down. Yes, I 'm talking about The DARK.

Recently I have been noticing in my neighborhood and those around town that more and more people are leaving their porch lights off. WHY?

The streets are much, much more dark. It's a virtual black out.

Now I understand everyone is cutting expenses and trying to save a penny where ever a cent can be spared but WHY on earth would your safety and security be on the chopping block? What
 about your family? Especially when we're talking a miniscule amount of money?

Any of us can walk down a few blocks in our town and point out the homes we'd pick as the easiest score and I BET you bragging rights that we'd all pick out the houses with blackened doorways covered in shadows.

Not only is a dark walkway an open invitation for criminals and/or nuisance kids, they're also a magnet for liability lawsuits. If someone coming to or leaving your property breaks a leg, twists and ankle, or otherwise injures themselves requiring medical attention and/or time off work you can be at end of a large bill. (one that would be a whole lot MORE that the few little pennies you may be saving)

I also find it frustrating when trying to find an address and there's nothing to illuminate the numbers on a house, and I think, if I cannot find the house easily, how would EMS find it in a timely manner when seconds count?

I'm just saying: TURN THE LIGHTS ON!