Application of Rules 14-17

Original: The roads were plowed by township vehicles equipped for the task. Those operating the vehicles were not too careful, and in certain cases mail boxes, of the type supported by posts made of wooden materials, were not too gently removed from the ground. Protests were made by home owners, but they were not attended to by the operators of the vehicles, who made the claim that the snow emergency created the requirement for drastic measures; mishaps could not be avoided. The responses to that of some of the home owners were quite concise and can not be printed here. 99 words

Revised: Careless operators plowed the roads haphazardly, causing mailboxes to be uprooted. Upset homeowners filed protests, but the plowman made no apologies, instead excusing themselves by saying that accidents are unavoidable in blizzard conditions. The home owner's responses were vigorous, but inappropriate for print. 43 words.