Honestly, I think people make way too much out of this whole return the shopping cart phenomenon. If the transgressor was smart, he would have moved the cart and had the person driving pull up out of the space, lol.
Is it polite and considerate to return a shopping cart? Sure. But it’s not a big deal as long as you’re not leaving it in a parking spot where someone won’t be able to park because the cart is in the way. Or if it‘s in a position to roll and hit someone or their car. It’s why I always park near the cart return, Lol. I’d rather walk a few extra steps to get to the store so that I can return the cart to it’s “proper place” or risk being labeled a “Karen”, lol.
Also, the commenter above has gone a little bit over the top IMO. I’m happy to take someone’s cart…a mom who clearly has her hands full with groceries and small children…an elderly person…someone who looks like their having a really bad day, physically and mentally.
And just to be clear, I’m all for returning the carts. I do it every single time. I don’t agree with the chastising of people who don’t. I mean seriously…unless it’s meant to be satire and I missed it…”The Shopping Cart is what determines whether a person is a good or bad member of society.” I don’t think so.