Shadow 7D: “HIS POINT
is that for all you paranoid individuals who live in places that you have done your best to make inaccessible (or just full of trash and junk) that those who bother to knock (if they can) are A LOT less of a worry than those who don't.”
YOUR POINT seems to be to cast aspersions on those whose ideas are contrary to yours; for example insinuating that that people are paranoid and use trash to make their property inaccessible. Where did that come from? There haven't been any posts alluding to that.
Legitimate worry is not paranoia, but common sense. We’ve seen this form of argument used by the antis in an attempt to disarm the populace. Besides, I always carry a firearm with me or have one very closely accessible so I wouldn’t have anything to be paranoid about.
For those so inclined to keep uninvited people off their property most states, probably all states, allow the posting of property against trespass.
My State allows me to post my property and if properly done entry upon it is a crime as supported by
Florida Substantive Statute 810:12 Unauthorized entry on land; Prima facie evidence of trespass. -- (1) The unauthorized entry by any person into or upon any enclosed and posted land shall be prima facie evidence of the intention of such person to commit an act of trespass. (2) through (5) provide definitions and exceptions. As you mentioned egress on right-of-ways is protected for maintenance and repair.
I have no objection to that because it is reasonable and crews that do this are in in uniform and/or have vehicles that are properly marked. How about the police - not unless upon probable cause, warrant or a perceived bona fide emergency - no “fishing expeditions” allowed. How about firemen - there are still some legal questions about this. If the fire cannot put others or others' property at risk and there is no violation of burning ordinances or criminal activity then probably no. How about the postman - if the mailbox is on the county right-of-way - yes; if the it’s the mail slot on your door - no. The price for that action is having to pick up your mail at the Post Office. All others are trespassers including solicitors.
No one here is objecting to
your permissiveness about entry on
your land, so have at it. As for me and many of the posters here we want you to stay off
our property unless invited or permitted by law.