From: "Jim Cummings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 15:17:17 -0400
this post brings up a number of interesting questions: Do you want UCD to act like cops? Why could not "Man" or you (for instance) communicate this safety information? I agree, the reasonable thing would be for the gas station guy to wait for the vendor to finish his prayers, and then mention that he's concerned about the fire hazard. However, given that the gas station guy didn't do that, in an ideal world the UCD guy would act as a bridge between people in the neighborhood, by modelling the sort of behavior that the UCD wants to encourage. Instead of, "There's nothing we can do about it", he could have said, "OK, let's wait until he's done with his prayers, and then we'll talk to him about it." The local beat cop, or UCD safety ambassador, doesn't have to "act like a cop" to be an asset to the neighborhood. In addition to throwing around their authority when appropriate cops should UCD guys act as model good neighbors. Not sure how to approach your neighbor about an issue? Maybe you *are* scared to talk to them. Maybe you just want a neutral third party to act as a mediator. Maybe you're not sure if your complaint is reasonable, and want to check with a third party before even bringing it up. You should be able to go to a cop or a UCD person, and they can advise you and support you in being a good neighbor. The tragedy is that "act like cops" has come to mean, "be unreasonable, authoritative, and fascist". --- Chip ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
