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AITJ for planting aggressive, fast-growing bamboo along the property line to retaliate against my neighbor's blindingly bright security floodlights that shine into my nursery?

¿Soy el malo por plantar bambú invasivo en el límite de mi propiedad como represalia contra las luces de seguridad de mi vecino que iluminan la habitación de mi bebé?

OP's neighbor refuses to dim or redirect stadium-grade security floodlights that blast into their newborn's bedroom. After exhausting every civil option, OP escalates with a botanical weapon of mass destruction—fast-spreading bamboo—and now the rizomes are invading the neighbor's property.

Contexto: tengo 32 años, mi esposa Natalia tiene 30, y hace seis meses nació nuestra hija. Vivimos en una casa con jardín en las afueras de Medellín, en un barrio tranquilo donde llevamos casi cuatro años. Hasta hace poco, la convivencia con los vecinos era perfecta.

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