Mt. Lebanon, take the pledge

I am not a fan of petitions. See my post, Coalition for Coexistence. They only work if they support the elected officials' agendas.

The Coalition for Coexistence asked me to put together an online petition, as well as a downloadable hard copy on Lebo Citizens. I declined. After some discussions, the Coalition asked me to circulate a personal pledge instead. I accepted and posted it online. Pay no attention to the word "petition." I couldn't find a way to publish this pledge any other way. Please take a moment to read the pledge. If you wish to sign it, please click on the red button below.

I am a Mt. Lebanon resident who believes that the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Government, including its Commissioners, ("Municipal Government") should not be governing its residents through bloodshed. Further, I am opposed to violence, including the unnecessary and purposeful killing and wounding of deer within Mt. Lebanon. Regardless of its position on violence, I urge the Municipal Government to conclude that the high density of Mt. Lebanon's population prohibits it from initiating or supporting all efforts and/or programs, the purpose of which is the unnecessary killing of deer. I advocate a progressive and comprehensive non-lethal plan of action. For that reason, I pledge to:

• Observe all deer crossing signs.

• Take responsibility of my garden by planting deer resistant plants and using nonlethal methods of protecting my garden.

• Trim all bushes, shrubs, and trees to improve sight lines and create better visibility for both drivers and deer.

• Stop feeding deer directly or indirectly by way of bird feeders.

• Drive defensively at active times such as dawn, dusk, and during the Fall rut (mating season).

• Contact our Commission either by email (commission@mtlebanon.org) or during Citizen Comments and urge them to manage deer via nonlethal methods in our densely populated community.

• Pass along this peaceful message to my neighbors and friends in Mt. Lebanon.

By signing this personal pledge, I vow to coexist with nature in a friendly, cost effective, community wide and collaborative effort.

To spread the word, there will be a limited supply of these VERY classy wristbands available around May 28.

If you are interested in making a fashion statement, please let me know and I'll make sure you get one. I believe there will be a table at First Friday. If you signed the pledge, give your name at the table and a volunteer will be glad to give you a wristband.  For. Free.  

There are plans for yard signs in the not too distant future.

Thanks for your support.