The alcohol killed my conscience

Man won't 'stop' until he corrects youthful error
AP

SALT LAKE CITY -It's a case of thief's remorse — more than three decades later. A man who said he stole a stop sign 35 years ago from a Salt Lake County road has mailed a $600 cashier's check — bearing an illegible signature — to the Utah Department of Transportation.

UDOT spokesman Nile Easton said he received a letter last week signed by "a very foolish youth" apologizing for taking the sign and wanting to set things right.
In the letter the one-time thief said he prayed no one was injured because of his childish and thoughtless act.

He explains that he tried to contact the road department to correct his youthful indiscretion but was told not to worry about it. After that, he sent the check.
Easton said $600 will almost cover the cost and installation of three stop signs.

That's the problem with having a conscience. It always makes you feel bad. That's why I offset such feelings with the use of alcohol. But this does remind me of one time when in my late teens we stole a bunch of stuff out of people's yards. Mostly knick knacks and useless crap. But we stole a huge stone dog that looked expensive. After a while we started to feel bad and took it back. If I had that dog now I doubt I send the owner $600 though. And as for roads sign, screw Odessa/Ector County. They can afford a new one!