I understand times are tough right now — it’s winter, and traditional food is scarce. But that does not mean birds who were unable to store enough seeds and berries, or who were too weak to fly south, should resort to theft to survive.

If you don’t believe me, pay attention. Just the other day I saw an elderly gentleman drop an order of french fries and, before he could collect them from the asphalt, a crow swept through and snatched at least three pieces of fried potato.

Those were not that crow’s fries. It did not buy them. Far too often acts such as this go unnoticed, which is why I propose it’s time to stand up for the rights of humans and say no to the fact that petty, vindictive birds are stealing from the elderly!

Kieryn Ziegler

Boalsburg