(07-31-2018, 04:19 PM)Byron LeftTown Wrote:

(07-31-2018, 08:33 AM)B2hibry Wrote: While a large portion of society does typically favor the blind eye, non-confrontational approach, I prefer to address a wrong. As in this scenario, it does open the door to escalation, but it only takes one party with a cool head to avoid out of control escalation. Neither of theses parties processed that. 

Heck, I get annoyed when someone is parked 10 feet from cart return and still leaves it in a parking space or on the curb. And yes, I do call folks out on it with varied responses, most of which are head hanging shame with a side of scurry back to their vehicle.

I disagree...the guy has every right to voice concern and help police the society that he is a part of. Wrong is wrong, no matter who identifies it. It’s the escalation factors beyond verbal confrontation that are the issue.

Oh boy.  Another toy cop, policing private property without the owner's consent or knowledge.  
Calling somebody out is escalating the situation.  
What do you do when the shopping cart miscreant tells you to get bent?  
Do you smile and drive away or do you escalate further?

Oh boy, another whiner and crier that believes “it’s not my problem”, until it is. See something, say something. Too many people just turn a blind eye. I get it though, some people just aren’t comfortable with any type of confrontation. Luckily, there have been and are folks that don’t mind stepping up to call out those that believe the world revolves around them and the only inconvenience is to themselves. But don’t act like I or anyone drives around for this purpose. That would be an ignorant perspective on your part. I’m still a strong supporter of the good ol’ southern home training mind set though.

Honestly, I haven’t had anyone say anything in return. They usually move it or walk away silently when I or one of my kids grab it as I explain loudly how lazy some people are. My kids now have a habit of grabbing random carts on our way into Publix for example. That does make me smile.

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