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February 17, 2008
More felonies, more felons!
In front of a perfectly ordinary looking construction site, I saw a sign which indicates how times have changed since I was a kid: I don't approve of trespassing (especially on occupied residential property), but traditionally it has long been considered a misdemeanor, and it was a bit startling to see evidence that it is becoming a felony. Walk across a construction site, and lose the right to vote, as well as your Second Amendment rights, for the rest of your life? Who ever said America has gotten soft on crime? MORE: Regardless of whether America is soft on crime, I've been having a wonderful vacation. This was taken yesterday at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg:
posted by Eric on 02.17.08 at 10:03 AM
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In my younger days, I often visited construction sites. It was interesting to observe progress from week to week. I didn't realize that was a criminal interest. Gringo · February 17, 2008 10:46 AM If you visited the sites with permission, or without stepping on private property, or where no fences or trespassing signs were around, you would be okay. Given the number of squatters around, people claiming easements at random times or random reasons, the relative ease and popularity of stealing construction goods especially copper, and the relative danger and liability concerns for the construction company... I can't say I blame them for making this change. A vast portion of trespasses seem to involve things that were traditionally considered felonies but can be very hard to prove. gattsuru · February 17, 2008 04:36 PM Google [Florida Trespassing] for the laws in question. Trespassing on a construction site with that particular sign is a third degree felony. Without the sign it's a misdemeanor. Anonymous · February 17, 2008 08:05 PM The above Anonymous was me. Sorry, hit the button too soon. John Costello · February 17, 2008 08:07 PM "I saw a sign which indicates how times have changed since I was a kid:" My favorite indicator was having a gay pride day at Fenway park. Ididn't worry much though because iwas informed it was ..."for the children!" How sick we've become as a nation and as a people. Sadly we will fight like hell to defend our right to be sick, never accepting that freedom is to do what we "ought" to do or it is mere self-destruction. Don L · February 18, 2008 07:59 AM Can we put some of thsoe signs down on the border? Manny · February 18, 2008 04:21 PM I figure it's because of two things; eco-terrorists and people who sue when they fall into that big hole. Veeshir · February 19, 2008 10:50 AM I think trespassing is a serious offense. I found this video that can prove my point. If you haven't seen it on bluecollarordie.com then please let me be the one to enlighten you. andreahall · February 22, 2008 02:59 PM great photo! j bonan · February 22, 2008 03:13 PM I like the bench, too! It wasn't there the last time I visited the Dali Museum. Neal J. King · February 24, 2008 09:37 AM |
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