Rubicon. I can only think of one that the people were home and it was months back in one of the Bridgeports and it was at night and it didn't wake the occupants.. All the others were done when people were away. either out to dinner or to a meeting or to church and in some cases they were out of state..

The combined law enforcement arrested a total of 17 men, the last quarter of '13 and the first two months of '14, and we had a space since March with no more breakins and I have to think it is the same guy this time, or guys for both of the recent break ins. There is a thread of reinforcing doors from the last bunch.

I personally do not think the bail is high enough and the punishment stiff enough, but that is my opinion, and then of course someone will say, that these poor unfortunates had a rough life and they were out of work and hungry..and that is why they had to burglarize people...........so there is no way we can all agree. I am from that generation that says it is wrong to steal. Period and AMEN.

Here is a link to a thread about the past burglaries from in Januarythis year..

Remember to call the sheriff's office with ANYTHING or ANYBODY that looks suspicious.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...03/index2.html

I would think very few would condone breaking in and stealing for having a rough life and being out of work. However, one should not look down with contempt on someone who has had a rough life and were out of work and hungry and needs a social support program until they get back on their feet. I hope most would agree.

I could be wrong, but I don't think burglary qualifies as a "social support program".:shrug:

I do not look down on those out of work and down on their luck, and I don't think many people do. Most of us have had struggles in life we had to overcome so we do understand and can empathize. What we don't understand is people crossing the line and resorting to crime. I would think those who are breaking in houses never worked, or are too lazy too work and strung out on drugs. It is those people I have contempt for.

Burglary / Felony Break In
 

I would not go so far as to say there is nothing that will stop them or help...

I can tell you with a 99% accuracy.. the bad guy (s) just have not hit the right house yet! I am telling you there are hundreds if not thousands of home owners that will eliminate this type of person without blinking an eye..

I do not know the thousands per se but I do know 30 to 40 of them!!
FELONS... You will know them for only a short time... Get the Point?

Nobody's against people who are down and out. This type of enabling crap is what's making people think they can make a lifestyle out of crime while the taxpayer pays for their keep.

This was happening in Sanibel a few months ago. Employees at Bonifay and drive by vendors. Minimize yard sales which give everyone a chance to scope out the neighborhood.

What does this have to do with the topic? If someone tried to break into my home they would face a situation they did not have in mind. I really wouldn't care about their prior life or current situation. I'd be protecting my wife who is disabled and my home.

Sorry but I have little sympathy for the thugs and parasites who use a crummy childhood (or other excuse) for their reason to cheat, steal, kill, or abuse others.

I disagree.

Way to go Kitty. I concur.

There is nothing enabling about being down and out and having a helping hand. What a cold hearted comment.Not everyone is abusing the system.

This is in response to an earlier post which implied that breaking and entering would be OK by some people if the person was down and out. I stated it is not OK, however, there are programs for people who need an helping hand.

There are special penalties for violations in drug free and gun free school zones. Let's get Florida to create laws that apply to crimes against people over 55. No posting bail and long prison terms. Air conditioning not required.