Trashy Americans

[Smiling JOe]

Don't kid yourself...that's NEVER going to happen.

Don't be so sure of that. Keep setting the example and you will inspire othes to follow. Action is everything. I was once inspired to pick up trash after seeing someone else doing so, and I do it all the time. Even if you inspire only one other person on occasion to follow suit, you have succeeded, because they will do the same and so the movement grows, slowly, then exponentially. ;-)

 

[1st in 59]

I couldn't agree more with Smiling Joe. I, too, was motivated to begin picking up trash and pieces of glass on my beach walks because I saw someone else doing it. It might even make a few of the litterers feel a little guilty and think twice if they see someone else picking up trash.

 

[dsilvar]

Don't be so sure of that. Keep setting the example and you will inspire othes to follow. Action is everything. I was once inspired to pick up trash after seeing someone else doing so, and I do it all the time. Even if you inspire only one other person on occasion to follow suit, you have succeeded, because they will do the same and so the movement grows, slowly, then exponentially. ;-)

Well said SJ..hear hear!:clap_1:

 

[Mermaid]

I'm always picking up trash on the beach, and I know Sueshore is really particular about keeping the beach clean, too. This is odd, but it doesn't bother me to do it. Doesn't make me the least bit angry about the slobs on the beach that I have to clean up after. It makes me feel a little regretful if nothing else--regretful that other people obviously don't see the natural beauty that surrounds them. (How they could miss it is beyond me, but miss it they must, or they'd never trash it up.)

Ah well, the slobs of this world will always be with us, but I'll be dammed if they'll ugly up my beach vacations. I honestly don't mind picking up after them because it improves MY view, and that's good for ME.

 

[kathydwells]

I'm always picking up trash on the beach, and I know Sueshore is really particular about keeping the beach clean, too. This is odd, but it doesn't bother me to do it. Doesn't make me the least bit angry about the slobs on the beach that I have to clean up after. It makes me feel a little regretful if nothing else--regretful that other people obviously don't see the natural beauty that surrounds them. (How they could miss it is beyond me, but miss it they must, or they'd never trash it up.)

Ah well, the slobs of this world will always be with us, but I'll be dammed if they'll ugly up my beach vacations. I honestly don't mind picking up after them because it improves MY view, and that's good for ME.

 

[BeachSteelers]

Thanks Joe, your right. i hope people will see me pick stuff up and follow my example. I did get a TY from some nice ladies this morning for my actions. And they helped me clear a raft full of seaweed from the shoreline. I continually hope for the best yet have a hard time looking past plain ignorance. Enough of my ranting and it's probably W's fault like everything else! JK

 

[SHELLY]

Don't be so sure of that. Keep setting the example and you will inspire othes to follow. Action is everything. I was once inspired to pick up trash after seeing someone else doing so, and I do it all the time. Even if you inspire only one other person on occasion to follow suit, you have succeeded, because they will do the same and so the movement grows, slowly, then exponentially. ;-)

I always take a bag to pick up trash every time I go to the beach and I've been doing it since Seaside was just a wide spot in the road.

In the beginning I'd pick up some butts, an odd piece of fishing line and maybe a can. Every year that passes it just gets worse--my bag filled up more each time in a shorter distance. Now along with the "trash" we've got broken and tossed toys, balls, tents and chairs.

Maybe we have more people who learn to pick up the trash at the beach--but these aren't the folks who threw it there....I've given up hope long ago that people will learn never to toss it down in the first place.

 

[BeachSteelers]

Way to be Shelly! Wish there was more of us here! Ciggy Butts really tee me off 7 years for paper filters 15 for Fiberglass ones. All litter disgusts me but hopefully it can get better! Peace

 

[John R]

cigarette butts

 

[BeachSteelers]

Heard that John. Saw a guy try to hide it when he threw his butt in to the sand on Sat. So I calmy pointed out that there's a trash can 50 ft away and if possible to please use it in the future.