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Originally Posted by Talk Host
That's exactly my point. What enforceable rules? The streets are public streets. The properties are owned by private individuals. The Villages doesn't have lawmaking authority, or does it? Even if it does, can it enforce it's Villages laws with outsiders? The only enforceable law would be one made by the county. Does that exist, it may.
I'm thinking that unless the homeowners post a "no trespassing" sign (no signs allowed) then nothing can be enforced.
The only reason I point this out is that I believe some people have a false sense that this is a gated, closed community. I think that on a public street anybody can stand and speak their piece? Knocking on doors is a little different if there is a "no trespassing" sign.
Somebody here talked about a "shotgun" to deter religious solicitation. Seems kind of extreme to me. What if it was a person from St. Marks handing out information about a spaghetti supper? I personally wouldn't aim a shotgun at them, (even an empty one) as I don't believe that it's a capitol offense.
JLK
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Hi TH, I think you are making much ado about not much. If solicitors of any kind came to my door, I would handle it as BTK suggested-- tell them that soliciting is not allowed in TV and report them promptly.
Say that only discourages 80 percent of them. The other 20 percent keep going door-to-door until Community Watch shows up. Then, they tell Community Watch to bug off. Oh well. Can't win 'em all.