Lofty Highs

Great men made this city the architectural marvel that it is. Unfortunately, those who travel the streets today have more to fear than crime and street traffic due to you, surly construction worker. The skies are not safe from falling debris. And it is no wonder as you huddle on the sidewalk blatantly smoking marijuana. Such practice is fine for say watching cartoons and late night snacks - where you only put at risk your digestive track and life's ambitions. A union protects your right to a nice wage in an environment where you can be outside and ogle the lovely women who grace this city. But you have to take it further. You can't wait for inebriation regardless of the risks you pose yourself or worse others (or even worse, me). You are responsible for heavy machinery and other dangerous objects at a height that gravity has rendered deadly. Maybe the only qualification for attaining your job is at least one prehensile thumb and a connected uncle, but you must be able to see the issue here through your squinted, bloodshot eyes. We're not all wearing helmets.