thieves, thieves, thieves

[mella l]

I think John was speaking figuratively. However in the mid east, it is a deterrent and although not our custom and seemingly barbaric, that is how it is, and everyone there knows it! Hopefully if there is ever peace, law and order there, these customs will be replaced.

But I have to agree, theft is an assault on a persons sense of security, be it a bucket from the yard or something from your house. Yes the value is important of what ever is taken, but far more damaging is the sense of security lost that one feels at being ripped off. Having someone unknown to you invade your home where you feel safe is not forgiveable. That feeling of being violated does not wash out like sand from your hair. It diminishes, but upon a second or third affront it is damaging to the psyche.

Enforcement of existing laws is a MUST. Protecting each other, knowing your neighbors and looking out for your neighborhood needs to be a daily effort.

Politicians local and state need to be brought into the discussion and held accountable. You want my vote you address my concerns not all the bla bla bla
that is so old and tired.

Statistics need to be collected and posted in the newspapers, so people can make educated assessments of the job our civil servants are preforming on our behalf, or not performing. If they aren't doing the job we request then get someone who will.


mella l