Choices

There are loads of people in the world who make bad choices. That would actually be all of us at one time or another. The wiser of us quickly realize our bad choices can really hurt other people and we try not to make them. Sometimes it is easier to make bad choices when the victim will be some faceless person you are not likely to ever encounter.

Today, I am that faceless person.

The choice someone made wasn't deadly, just stupid and thoughtless. As I cleaned up their mess, I realized how lacking in care this person (or judging by the size of the mess, four people) actually must be. So, to the person or people who made me choose road cleanup instead of a relaxing cool-down walk after my jog, I offer the next few words.

MAKE BETTER CHOICES

1. Smoking kills. Both Marlboro and Seneca will cause the same result. I hope you weren't arguing on my favorite road about which brand is better. They are both equally toxic.
2. So does McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King — where I see by your receipt you spent $11 and got some change that you didn't manage to toss out your window. What? No tip for the clean-up crew?
3. Pepsi will increase your chances of becoming diabetic (and a host of other things), ah yes, perhaps this is my five-cent tip?

Clearly, you must be in pretty bad shape, as it was too much effort to find a trash can within which to dispose of your crap. Perhaps your poor choices are caused by lack of oxygen to the brain from all the fast food and smoking. Maybe you should consult your doctor. A nice regime of healthy eating and walking might cure a lot of your ails, and give you time to notice how ugly litter looks along the side of a beautiful dirt road.

In the mean time, you are welcome. Oh, and uh, good luck with those scratch-off lottery tickets. Maybe if you win, you will be able to afford trash service.