Every now and then, I see something that strikes me as a great idea. A Great Idea. Something that works. Something well designed, well-planned, creative, original. Something that has a positive impact on the environment, or wildlife, or people. (See my post on the High Line in New York City.)
Here’s an urban Great Idea. Police on horseback.
I know it’s not exactly new and original. Law enforcement on horseback dates back to the Lone Ranger, or possibly the Mongols, or Roman centurions, but it just seems like such a positive and effective idea. Police metamorphose from something scary and threatening into something intriguing. Kid-friendly. What kid doesn’t want to pet a horse?
Great for the environment! Cuts down on use of fossil fuels. The horse is powered by a locally grown commodity (hay) and provides useful fertilizer. Less noise. Less traffic. Environmentally friendly law enforcement.
Who else could do their job better on horseback? Mail/newspaper carriers? Pizza delivery folks? School principals?
Me? You?
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