Regarding: Letter More to do with Politics than Policing (August 11)

Regarding: Its not a Crime to be Stupid (July 21)

I understand the intent behind the Lock it or Lose it Program as a crime prevention strategy, however I am in agreement with Fred Knetsh's wish to keep his privacy. After re-reading the three letters in question, I find that the line between privacy and prevention has become somewhat blurred. Where does it stop?

I'm sure the police mean well coming onto my property in the early hours of the morning and checking my vehicle and subsequently my personal belongings within that vehicle, however no matter how well intentioned, to me this is trespassing. Whether it was "stupid" as Mr. Knetsh suggests or I was just too "busy" like the Taylors in leaving my vehicle unlocked, that should be my problem. If something untoward happened because of my carelessness, then it is something I would have to deal with. I really do not want "Big Brother" to be watching and checking on me. And NO I do not have anything to hide.

The Lock it Lose it Program is a program designed to prevent theft. It is unfortunate that we need to have something like this in place.

However, I think our privacy is also important. So I suggest a compromise: Please feel free to drive by as often as you like, please feel free to use the Lock it or Lose it Program for vehicles that are parked on the street or in parking lots or parks. Please protect our neighborhood, however, please do not come on my property unless invited.
S. Bosma
Shelburne