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Originally posted by Lexion
Nice. Very well done propaganda.
You title your spiel "Gated Communities", begin the topic with the pro's
and cons (in your opinion)
then proceed to involve your anti-govt.rhetoric.
Why not title the thread truthfully ?
Maybe, I don't know..."Why gated communities are concentration camps".
Isn't that the intent you are trying to propose ?
In my opinion, you sound jealous of these places. They aren't that bad,
really. Mostly retired people, living out their days as they want to. Golf,
sailing, horses...you name it.
If you have a problem with people living their lives the way they want,
after saving all their lives to do so, say it.
Don't hide behind cheap shots at the govt., calling these communities, in
your veiled terms, camps.
Obviously, my opinion of said communities differs greatly, from yours.
Please feel free to expound on your reasons.
I'm all ears.
Originally posted by Lexion
We've both stated our views, and even though I disagree, I respect yours.
Offering my hand, in peace,
Lex
Edited to add : Long ago, I used to surf Daytona beach. How is the area, these days ?
Originally posted by rrahim1
I Live in a gated community. People by it for peaceof mind because everyone knows children go missing, theives come in the night, these people are elderely and they dont want to be beaten down by thugs.
Who would ever think that the government would come and throw them in a truck.
The gated community is quite nice, a great peace of mind living here, dont have to worry about family that despises you driving by your house.
Everyone knows who goes in and out.
a private pool for the residents and what not.
its just awesome
Originally posted by Lexion
Oh, I did want to ask...the Villages. Is that a gated community ?
My grandmother lives there. Gonna be 88 this year, God love her.
I'm pretty sure it's a retirement community, not sure if it's gated, tho.
Regards,
Lex
Originally posted by Uber Fr0g
Gated communities don't block out "everyone" that does'nt live there....i'm a delivery guy and have all the gate codes for the 20+ gated communities i deliver to.
But walls and gates don't always stop crime. In Atlanta, burglars targeted gated communities in 1995. They stole $1 million in jewelry, cash and silver from at least 90 homes before getting caught.
source
In the course of our field work, we interviewed local law enforcement and analyzed local studies of streets closures. We found no firm evidence of any general permanent reductions of crime in fully gated communities or in the barricaded streets of the Security Zone.
another source
But, i think that the jump in these communities being built is due to new generations being more safety conscious.
Originally posted by subject x
That's kinda interesting to know, Uber Fr0g. I think it says something about the security of these communities. Hypothetically, how many delivery guys would I have to talk to before I found one who would sell me all 20+ gate codes?(not you, of course) I'll bet it wouldn't cost $500.
Originally posted by Uber Fr0g
HAHA, i don't plan on giving them away....unless someone tips bad that is
Whats to stop someone from finding a nice little hiding spot until dark
I asked Lieutenant Snodgrass if homes in gated communities are less likely to be targets. He says no. He says gated communities give people a false sense of security.
KVBC TV, Las Vegas
They offer peace of mind all in all....i guess thats all some people need to go on these days.