jloeschner

Fred,

I realize that you probably did not mean to start a "war" on the aspects of collecting without permission, but that is what seems to have happened. As a result, I feel that I must agree with the others on this forum, as well as other forums that I visit, that doing this is immoral and illegal.

Speaking of illegalities, John Dixon is in NC, and has stated that it is illegal there. I am in Arkansas, and it is illegal here. I am sure that it is illegal in most states and countries, if not all of them. A person who is caught doing this in Arkansas would be charged with Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief, and Theft. As a matter of fact, I have actually charged a person for these offenses when he decided he liked his neighbors tulips and helped himself to some without permission. The kicker? The neighbor stated that he would have allowed the man to gather some bulbs in the fall if he had only asked. Instead, he helped himself to some of them in July, and endangered most of the bed. The thief recieved a suspended jail sentence, a hefty fine, and had to pay to have the tulip bed repaired.

I have no sympathy for anyone who steals. As for your other comments, I really have no idea what you are talking about, and, therefore, no animosity for them. Have a nice day!

Regards,
John L.

P.S. John D. is right...the statements you have made here CAN be used against you in a court of law. Remember...you have the right to remain silent! You also have the right to an attorney...perhaps you could talk to Pootsie?

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