No tolerance policies help police crack down
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The Buzz by Marlene Bohr
In previous columns I expressed concern about the way our cities are going, and it was not in a good direction. I had hoped some would take hold of it and show concern for their cities. If a lot of residents band together for the good of their city, maybe that change can come about. It may be done slowly, but that is how change is sometimes.
I am really pleased about the noise ordinance in Daingerfield put into effect two or three years ago and the police department’s no tolerance policy. If you are making noise, some people do call it music, and it can be heard 30 feet away, you will be issued a ticket, no tolerance on that. That means no warnings; turn up the volume and the police will get in your pocket with a hefty fine. That’s one way to make others know that everyone’s rights must be respected if we are to get along in a society and work together. Cranking up the volume in a vehicle is nice if you are out in the open country with no one to hear but yourself, but not everyone likes every style of music and some music can be very annoying to others.
Plus, who wants to wake up in the middle of the night or not be able to go to sleep because of the ruckus going on. It is nice to be able to sit out on your porch on a summer’s eve and enjoy the peace and quiet after a day at work.
Lone Star has taken up the fight also, and Chief Larry Fleet has been warning all residents that there will be a no tolerance policy strictly enforced on nuisances such as the loud noises, tall grass, trashy yards, littering, and yes, even mowing your grass. How strange that someone would have to be fined because they can’t see the grass growing up a foot or two.
Most of us want to live in peace and want our town to look nice. When people drive into our cities and see trashy streets and yards, what do you think they are thinking? Of course they are thinking that we all are trash that live here.
If you can’t be urged to take pride in your city, perhaps a few nips in the pocketbook will get the point across. I surely hope so.
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