This is a powerful statement about how much unnecessary noise is tolerated in our 'modern' society. While living in Philly, my Honda Accord had its back driver's side window smashed out for a pair of hiking boots. Of course, the alarm went off, and I heard it in the room above my car, but did it alert any police to come: Absolutely NO! So the sales of security alarms for cars to prevent vandalism or burglary is a farce. This movie demonstrates this quite profoundly. Also, when this man Tim Robbins, brings this "noise pollution" to the attention of the law enforcement officials, even the mayor they just blow him off.