Recreational Whinge: There was a news report recently about some hooligans who late at night decided to jump start some bulldozers, put one in a lake and use the rest to demolish an historic gazeebo and destroy some beautiful park lands.  Could alcohol have been involved?  You can read about their stupid vandalism here.

What could possbily have been going through these young guy’s minds to think that their prank which destroys really expensive equipment and historic structures is fun?  I will never accept that the alcohol made them do it if in fact that’s an excuse they might base their defense on.

How fun will it be when they get sent the bill for their stupidity?

And consider the actual costs of their stupidity beyond the money…how about the amount of time they could spend in jail?

Was it really worth it?

This is just another example of people not thinking critically about the choices they’re making.

It’s an example of how “attractive” being stupid must be to some people.  I just don’t see the appeal.

The Positive Spin: These boys “might” learn their lesson.  This experience “might” influence others to be so stupid.  But we have a long history in society of stupid behaviour and it doesn’t seem to be having much impact on some.  Maybe this means I can’t really come up with a positive spin on this one other than possibly a much nicer gazeebo will be built?