Here in Cupertino we have a group of Indian parents, both visiting and resident, who meet in the neighborhood park that is named Monta Vista. We have some chit-chat for an hour or so and then return. On the way back several of us walk together up to a point where one of us lives and from there others go their separate ways.
The topics for discussions in the group relate to current affairs in India as also how is this country (USA) different from India. We admire the disciplined ways of the locals and their observance of rules and regulation. We are much impressed by the way people pick up after their dogs, ensure that their dog doesn't bark at any one and the overall politeness in social discourse.
One day we were walking back from the park and were two or three houses away from the parting point when something very strange happened. A dog suddenly emerged and started barking at us threateningly. He even lunged forward at some of us. And yet no one came out of the house to admonish and control the dog.
We managed to walk past the threat and one of us said that it was outrageous. I shared with the group what an elderly white neighbor had once told me. He had told that it is an offence to let your dog roam loose. He also said that if your dogs bites a person, it has to be put to sleep if the matter is reported. He had recalled that his dog had once pounced upon a man. He had not only to bear the expenses on medical examination but to literally beg the man not to report the matter.
Then came up the question whether we should call 911 and report the matter. However the group considered the pros and cons. We may have to wait till the police arrives. Then they might ask us to accompany them to the police station for the paperwork. And there may be other repercussions that we didn't know for none of us had any experience in the matter. So it was thought proper to let go, at least this once.
And let go we did.
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