Waging War on Dog Dropping - WMP (Weapons of Mass Poop)

[matcom]

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ROME (Reuters) - When in Rome, watch where you step. The streets of the Italian capital are a minefield of dog droppings and the mayor, Walter Veltroni, has had enough.

Accompanied by city officials he descended on the capital to nab dog walkers who turn a blind eye to their pet's bathroom habits, Italian media reported Wednesday.

The penalty: a hefty $108 fine for those who fail to carry the necessary poop scooping kit when walking their dog -- and 100 should they forget to use it.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=573&ncid=573&e=1&u=/nm/20030904/od_nm/dogs_dc

[GainesT1958]

1. I'll never forget the difference between walking the streets...

Of London, and walking the streets of Paris. Yes, I know; two decidedly different cultures. BUT...in London, where their required scooping and fined STIFFLY if you didn't do it, the streets, sidewalks--and parks--were FREE of dog poop. While, in the City of Light, despite all of the beauty one wanted to look up at, one HAD to look down, as there was poop EVERYWHERE--on sidewalks (including near sidewalk cafes), in streets, in doorways (yep!), in parks, and near Metro entrances--almost as if they wanted to make sure you were used to stepping in it again once you came out of the Metro!:crazy:

I hope he's successful; given the degree of reverence Romans have of their city and its architectural history and beauty, maybe some dog-owners will actually listen.

B-)

[phoebe]

2. .. I thought you were referring to *'s dropping of the dog..

woof..

[radwriter0555]

3. They're following the lead of the City of West Hollywood?

About time folks caught on.

You should see the fines for dog BARKING too. OUT OF SIGHT.

ONLY way to go, fine the idiots who can't be bothered to have any personal responsibility.