Jim: Did you hear what happened to the Romeros?
Helene: No, what?
Jim: They went on vacation for a week and Vandals broke a couple of windows in the back of their house and Tagged their living room walls with Graffiti.
Helene: That’s terrible! There are always Punks who like To egg houses in this neighborhood for fun, but this is much more serious.
Jim: I think things are Getting out of hand. Every week or two, we hear of incidents of people Having their tires slashed or their Cars keyed.
Helene: And the Jamisons had their flowerbeds Trampled and a small fire set on their lawn three weeks ago. This neighborhood is really Going downhill.
Jim: What should we do about it?
Helene: What do you mean?
Jim: I think we should start Patrolling the streets at night.
Helene: You mean organize a Neighborhood watch? Wouldn’t that be dangerous?
Jim: If you’re worried, when you see something Suspicious, call the police.
Helene: And you think they’ll come in time to catch them? The police aren’t known for quick Response times in this neighborhood.
Jim: Then we’ll Go after them ourselves.
Helene: You mean be Vigilantes? I’m not sure that would be wise.
Jim: Why not? If Clint Eastwood can do it, so can I. Go ahead, punk, Make my day!
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