First off I realize this may appear petty on my part...and maybe it is so talk me down please.
While walking at our favorite beach walk this morning my wife and I noticed weed clearing on the state beach property.
On closer inspection this appeared to be a large church group. Another group had "Bank of America" shirts on. Here is the event:
http://www.creektobay.org/Why do I see the dark side of this?
Why was I so tempted to ask the BofA folks why the bailouts were not good enough? Why are they compelled to volunteer to replace what would otherwise be paid jobs?
Same with the church group clearing that brush.
Sorry but this is public property that needs a workforce to take care of it especially in these unemployment times we are in.
I love volunteerism when directed at families in need or the homeless.
When directed at the public sector (volunteer cops for example) I get defensive quick. I look at this as doing the work that someone could be getting paid for and helping our economy.
I look at it as job theft.
Now talk me down please.