Our society has no respect for human life, kids aren't taught manners or consideration for others, nor are they taught morals.  The "F" word has become part of everyday language for just about anybody under 40.  The movies and TV shows that we watch and the music we listen to, glorifies gang-banging, stealing, drug-use, rape, and murder.  Our society has become one which values "stuff" more than they value hard-work, discipline, or respect and caring for our fellow man.

And you ask why people don't respect other peoples' belongings?  If you truly want an answer to your question, just look around you.

Tiffani, you did the right thing calling the police regarding the attempted burglary of your home. Most burglars have drug abuse problems, but some are also teenagers and young gang members. With the new technology in use today, maybe the fingerprints will help the overworked detectives catch those responsible. The days of leaving ANYTHING unlocked or unprotected is history....

OB- thank goodness i have window sticks in every window, I thought that i was being a little over protected but what just happened has proved that for once I wasnt being over protective.. It doesnt help that i live in the not so good part of Rosamond... where a little of everything you mentioned is... nor does it help that there are two nice cars in our drive way...

Tiffani, the stick in the window track only slows the burglars down. They can still break the window or pry it out of the track. In my opinion, the best defense against burglars is a loud, audible burglar alarm. The police, or in your case, the KCSO, probably won't get there quickly, but most burglars won't rummage through your home with the alarm sounding. And if you can get your neighbors to keep an eye out, even better. And a good, VERY heavy safe doesn't hurt either. Not a wimpy 200 lb. one, which any good heroin addict or crankster can carry away by themselves and toss into the back of their stolen Saturn.

Glad that is all that happened to you and yours, Ob gives good advise.

I have a very loud dog indoors who would love to tear someone's toes off..and a large Lab outdoors who is very vocal and protective at the same time.

If they get past those, I have a couple of other surprises for them.

If you don't have a good dog do as OB says and get a burglar alarm system. They are inexpensive and well worth it.

 I was initally going to alarm my house, but my lease is up next month, so instead, i believe ill just move...

Browning makes a 12 gauge alarm system with an unmistakable sound that most any crook will recognize.

Browning, Remington, Benelli, Mossberg, etc...................

You betcha

Best alarm system ever.............

 if i was 21 i'd purchase one of those.. id be right on top of it (but CA law says i cant for 5 more months).... but right now, my alarm is a Gershaw... and not to many people are afraid of those these days...

**trespassers will be shot... survivors... will be shot again** i love those signs.. haha..

Tiff:  I'll let you borrow this guy --

He works cheap (6 pack of Bud/&Bag of Pork Rinds/day) and you'll have someone to commisserate with (he'll make vastly more sense than  the Obamites on here) 

HAHA thats great, if he cuddles then its a deal! haha..