Re:Why thieves love to steal catalytic converters
by Dracophoenix on Sunday November 21, 2021 @10:49PM
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Why would you make such an arbitrary distinction between government and "white trash" posting signage that states "Any trespassers will be shot"?
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Re:Why thieves love to steal catalytic converters
by beenBoutIT on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @04:56PM
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After using any type of force, lethal or otherwise against a trespasser that type of sign would be used against the owner in court to their detriment.
There's a requirement for "no trespassing" signs to be posted around property but the "will be shot" verbiage could be construed as premeditation since non government land owners aren't allowed to kill trespassers merely for the act of trespassing itself. It literally suggests that the property owner is waiting to shoot anyone who trespasses, which isn't kosher.
Trespassing on government land such as a military base could result in the trespasser being shot accidentally or otherwise and there are typically warning signs posted that will say things like "Use of deadly force authorized".