Trolley Dump 4

As if to illustrate Southport councillor Dawn Crichlow's point with respect to dumped shopping trolleys is this sight, taken only two blocks away from her office.



Dumped trolleys are like graffiti - they contribute to urban pollution and appearance of general carelessness, neglect and ultimately property and personal crime.

Why this is important is articulated in the 1982 article Broken Windows, the substance of which of which the New York Mayor used to dramatically reduce crime in the city.

By addressing the small issues of vandalism, reduces petty crime and, it can be argued, stops major crime as well.

This is just another reason why shopping trolleys should be locked.