Why people tresspass

[Tig]

After a good start to the year I had my usually trying August long weekend.
Here are the reasons people trespass at my place.
Keep in mind that my yard is hedged and somewhat secluded. People have to walk by my truck, house garage. They also usually wait for a vehicle to leave before they try their luck. This year all trespassers came for the same weekend rental campsite in the adjacent trailer park. That park has water on two sides. I am on the third side, also water.

1) "I want to play with my remote control boat." uh, nice boat, this is private property the beach is over there.
2) "We're just fishing." (boat guy and another guy two hours after the first encounter) Private property, please leave.
3) "We're going to have a look at something." Private property.
4) "I just want to look around." This guy showed up after he watched my wife's car leave. I had an extended talk with that guy and he was the last.

From last year. "I thought you were a nice guy." In response to "why did you ignore the no trespassing signs" and sneak over here after you saw me leave.

FWIW, I have never said no to anyone who asked first. But if you don't ask you get the boot.

This is just a rant. I'll be putting up small billboards for the long weekends next summer as well as video taping trespassers.

 

[two_bit_score]

Sometimes you need a rant.

 

[texasjohn]

Understand the rant..I hate trespassers myself.

I believe people trespass for the same reason people commit most crimes...they think they can get away with it...and that the consequences will be something they are willing to pay.

Or, maybe it's just that they don't think

 

[Johndeere3720]

we have had some tresspassers on our property too, they always tear up the gravel in our driveway since they tend to be on ATVs or Dirt bikes. I guess that when they do that though, it just gives me more seat time.

 

[two_bit_score]

I think it's that THEY think there will be no consequences.

 

[Taylortractornut]

Same reason the trespass into the landfill we run. Hunting, fishing, wanted to make sure your not polluting, just wanted to look list goes on and on what you hear. Got a 4 by 8 sign out front. Private Landfill Authorized Vehicles Only. In Belmont MS everyone thinks theyre Authorized.

 

[gauthier]

Used to live on a river,,same thing,yeah the water is not mine,but that land was,didn't matter to 90 percent of tourists.

More people,same amount of water,it will get worse for you not better.

I no longer live beside river,no more problems with treaspassers.

 

[Thomas]

Don't have the answer Tig,but I am willing to bet anything you do there always be one or two that don't get it/understand..hang tough.

 

[irvingj]

I'm constantly amazed by some of the attitudes I observe in the middle school where I work; it seems that the concept of "private ownership" has been largely replaced by one of "community ownership"...

Kids seem to think it's perfectly OK to pick up anything they need if they see it sitting there. Not sure what the cause is, perhaps having too much handed to them? I often repeat my "motto" to kids... "If it ain't yours, don't touch it!"

I've a feeling the concept of private property --or lack thereof-- may have similar roots; everyone believes they're entitled....

No need to apologize, Tig!

 

[om21braz]

Many feel like the world is at their disposal - nobody wants to pay for it though. I'd say it's a lack of proper manners as much as anything, no respect for others or even themselves. Does'nt matter where you are located as it seems to be a common issue. If only you could train a skunk LOL.