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Old 08-07-2008, 02:32 PM
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Default Re: Use of neighorhood and Family Pools

I do understand your problem but, given the alternatives, what are these workers supposed to do? I'm lucky -- I'm white, female and look relatively harmless. So, if I'm weeding someone's home and have to use the bathroom, I can easily ask the homeowner or a neighbor and know that the answer will be yes (although I would be very reluctant to ask given I'm sweaty, full of grass and not my cleanest). Most outdoor workers aren't that fortunate.

So, unless they're in an area that is close to things like gas stations, what are they supposed to do? I'd certainly be upset if they used my backyard as a toilet. I'm sure others would be, too. They do have a right to eat even though I'm sure they could find a spot under a tree around where they are working. Of course, that again goes back to the question of where can they use a bathroom after they eat? It seems that using the shower is a bit much and something should definitely be done about that.
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