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February 15, 2008

"You're Banned"

Note to criminals: Check your mail, it may keep you out of jail. To curtail nuisance crimes, residents of a Crofton (MD) neighborhood are sending letters to people they deem unsavory, telling them if they return to private property owned by the neighborhood they will be arrested for trespassing, a crime that could result to a $500 fine or 90 days in jail. Full article

When I saw this news article, for some reason my mind shifted to the religious groups that "shun" outsiders or people who have mis-behaved in their group. Since I hadn't seen this in a while, it had that "old-time" feel to it.

In this day and age of frustration with authorities who don't seem to be able to deal with minor issues any more, this might just strike some as something to try.

Posted by joewest at February 15, 2008 5:12 PM

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