City of Bellemeade

This is American Capitalism at it's best.  The job market is low.  Pan handlers are looking for handouts from state organizations and every freeway off ramp in most states.  Let these working guys be.  They are trying to work hard to provide for their families. If you aren't interested,  just politely say so.  I have a problem with pushy sales reps that won't take NO for an answer, but I also have a problem with people making uneducated judgements, and imposing their beliefs on others.  Let people do what they will to find work.  Just be strong enough to say "No Thanks" if their products aren't working for you, and please make Educated decisions on whether these products are good for you or not.  Don't just turn people that have a better work ethic than most away without knowing what their services really do have to offer.

Whoa!!!  Hold on!!!  Where is it written that an American citizen has to be educated to exercise the rights granted to all of us in, by, and through The Constitution of the United States of America and in the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments to our Constitution)?   

Where is it written that running door-to-door scams (selling non-existent magazine subscriptions, home repairs that never happen, etc.) is American Capitalism at its best? 

Where is it written that my privately-owned residence is a place of business?

It is written in Metro Ordinance that a Peddlers Permit is REQUIRED to conduct door-to-door solicitations - PERIOD.

Where is it written that anyone entering my property illegally for any purpose is ethical? 

Where is it written that I can not chose to exercise my right to request and expect enforcement of a LAW even if  I am not able to read it?

I am strong enough to say no (and educated enough BTW).  And ... I say it when I call LMPD every time an illegal, unlicensed solicitor comes to my door.  If these people are legitimate, ethical folks selling a legitimate, legal service/product for a living for their families, then they should obey the law starting with getting the required permit. 

As an aside, our Bellemeade mayor posted a copy of the referenced law under another post.  It makes good reading and serves well to educate all of us about what is required to legally engage in door-to-door American Capitalism.  And for further edification, not one of the so-called American Capitalist that has come to my door has had the REQUIRED permit.  Better work ethic than most people - how?

One question:

As you were busy with your kids that evening, did you take the time to find out if these business men had the peddlers permit, or did you simply guess they didn't and inconsiderately shut them down?  

And furthermore, have you ever thought long enough to consider a legitimate service or product that might be better for you and your family other than just relying on the Government and Big Business to say that they are doing any better?  I didn't know we were talking about SCAMS.  That is an entirely different issue. You might be an educated man, and I certainly didn't mean to insult your intelligence. For that I apologize, but I know that quite a few people pre-judge and jump to falsified conclusions on many issues.  When I mentioned "educated decisions", I meant taking the time to understand what you are really dealing with.  If it is a scam, call the police. If it seems to be a legitimate product or service, and they don't have proper licensing, encourage them to get permits before even considering their offer.  If it is a licensed business, consider what they have to offer. You might be surprised.

By the way, the following companies have great home delivery services and products:

Schwann's frozen food - Home delivery

Brinks - Home security

Senske - Lawn and Tree care  

Penguin - Windows

Country Prime Foods - Wholesale home products

Orkin - exterminators

Girl Scout cookies or any other legitimate school fund raiser (do they carry permits?)

     I don't know, but kids or not, the law is the law, and I am going to keep buying their black market cookies, because they are so good!

If you don't want to engage in any of these wonderful products Delivered by hard working Americans, then simply put up a no soliciting / no trespassing sign.  Close your blinds and doors, and go hide in your house.  These hard working people don't want to deal with jumpy uptight customers just as much as you don't want to have them on your property.

OK!  Enough tit-for-tat.

#1 - It doesn't matter why I don't want illegal solicitors disruprting my life.

#2 - I am not going to close my doors, shut my blinds, and most assuredly NOT going to hide in my house from them,you or anybody else.

#3 - I WILL CONTINUE to call LMPD when the situation warrants it  Girl Scouts excepted).

#4 - If you want to continue this converstion in private, please contact me at my door.