I can manage some empathy in regards to automatic sprinklers, specifically those who need adjustment to keep them from spraying and/or running off into the streets. This is wasteful. For those who knowling park in the area of those automatic sprinklers, they get what they deserve...wet.
As for any whining about rain...ZERO (that means NO) tolerance. One the state of Texas, a huge contributor of produce and beef to this country is suffering through one of the worst droughts in history. We desperately need rain and as mentioned above I would wash all my personal vehicles (and customer vehicles - including a "rain warranty") if it would guarantee a significant rain event. And excluding monsoons and other flooding rain events, we know enough around here to welcome rain no matter the circumstance. Besides, rain gives us all the opportunity to do what we supposedly profess to enjoy...clean our rides.