Imagine the potential dangers to crops, forests, moorland and thatched
houses after a long dry spell.
Makes a change from forcefeeding rubber balloons to pets and wildlife,
I suppose.
Release and forget. It's no longer the user's problem provided they
make a quick buck and get some local attention.
Much like dropping your needles in the park after your fix.
Or your tangled fishing gear on the beach.

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