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Octubre 21, 2004
Watch Out!
This scary sign is located about 300 meters from my parents´ house in the countryside (although becoming more urban everyday). We do not know who placed the sign, but it serves as a warning for potential burglars. However, I am fascinated, yet bothered, by the depiction of the hanged man. Bolivia suffers from a phenomena of lynching as a real occurrence. That neighborhood is a mix of middle to upper class city dwellers and poor campesinos. It is a rather odd mix of neighbors who live in that area.
Added Translation: Attencion, this Neighborhood is Guarded and Armed. Suspicious Person, We Respond
Posted by eduardo at Octubre 21, 2004 01:33 PM
Comments
That is really scary. Imagine what would happen to you if you just happened to walk on those grounds by mistake.
The sign essencially threatens your life.
Isn't there some laws against putting something like that on display?
Posted by: MB at Octubre 22, 2004 06:39 AM
These days more people are relying on private security firms and I have a feeling that sign is just a sign. Kinda like the "Beware of Dog" even though no dog exists.
That sign is located on the road and is not on private property.
Posted by: eduardo at Octubre 22, 2004 07:12 PM