I respect anyone's right to freedom of worship, including the right to proselytize door-to-door. Having said that, however, those people who want to shove their right to freedom of worship down my throat and IGNORE my own freedom of worship, my own right to the peaceful enjoyment of my property, my own right to maintain the safety and security of my home, should not be surprised at being charged with harassment and tresspassing when I have specifically requested that they cease and desist from entering my property.
Any JW's rights to freedom of worship cannot infringe on an individual's rights to refuse permission to come on their private property.
However, the WTS makes it neither easy nor convenient for individual householders to refuse their visits. Many JWs are neglectful in noting on their territory cards which homes are "Do-Not-Calls". It is practically impossible to send mail to many Kingdom Halls, since there are no mail boxes to receive letters.
People need to be educated regarding their rights. They CAN demand that JWs not call. They CAN put such demands in writing. They CAN call the authorities and have JWs charged with harassment and trespassing once they have made their expressed wishes known.
Love, Scully
