The Blind Need Better Signs!

My world weary caped employer sat heavily in the chair next to the super computer, SuCoop. I had just finished slogging through the day's intel on evil doers when he began grumbling about his day.

The Dark Winged One asked philosphically, "Sec, do you ever marvel at the spectacular idiocy of the rules and regulations that I have to enforce?"

At first, I thought he was asking a rhetorical question but as the silent moment dragged into that awkward 'oh shit' phase of the conversation. So I did the what I always do and replied, "Yes, I often marvel at the idiocy."

"As do I, as do I," hummed Dark as he twirled toward SuCoop. My affirmative response had opened the door for the babbling to begin.

"As I was patrolling our fair streets today," began Dark, "I saw a man walking on the park grounds smoking a cigarette. At first I couldn't believe any one would be so bold as to smoke in he city's newly smoke free park. I swooped down to ticket the rascally fellow."

I sighed happily thinking that was the end of Dark's story.

"I know, Sec, I feel the same way about rule-breakers," Dark completely misunderstanding me sigh continued, "but the amazing moment was when I realized that he was walking with a white cane. Sec, that flash of recognition had me quickly ticketing the surprised gentleman and hurrying off to see the mayor to notify him of the horrible flaw in our giant No Smoking signs."

All I could do was gape at Dark and think did he do what I think he did.

Misunderstanding my stunned expression, Dark continued his story, "The mayor and I then discussed how we would resolve the fact that the blind need better signs. So we decided that we would add braille to all the No Smoking signs. It's a brillant solution, right Sec?"

All I could think to ask as Dark seemed to require an answer was, "How are the blind supposed to know where the signs are to read them, Dark?"

Dark sat there pondering my question for a few seconds, then he got up and said, "Well, I have to go set up another meeting with the Mayor. Good Talking to you, Sec. See you tomorrow."