[ Alarms ]

The other day, I walked past a house where the security alarm was ringing.  There was a car in the driveway, and I could see movement in the house. I walked past without stopping.  And even now, I’m still now wondering if I did the right thing.

I justified walking past because there were neighbouring houses with lights on, better equipped to help. I’d probably be no help, and worse, might even put myself in a dangerous situation.  

But that’s exactly the thing with alarms: we collectively, mostly, ignore them.  But I’m not sure it’s the right thing to do.