But we know that sentences like "The trees were here first and then we came.(??) so his response" come from the neighbor. This sentence gives me a severe chill, because what does it actually mean?
- We are the boss here, you are nothing
- Everyone who comes after us has nothing to say anyway
- Laws, regulations, needs don’t have to concern me because I was here first
- I don’t care about you newcomer anyway, piss off
- The trees are your smallest problem, just wait and see what else is coming for the newcomers
- When your child finally sleeps, I will take up chainsaw carving as a hobby
I see only a will for confrontation here; the range of possibilities is huge, from the trees being cut down to just a few branches being clipped. Money, responsibility, and timing are also up for discussion.