Submitted on Monday 24th October 2011
Rejected on Wednesday 21st June 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Halloween "Trick or Treaters" should only visit houses where they are welcome
I feel that the growing number of "Trick or Treaters" is a cause for concern.
Many people now join in every year, but some of us (for whatever reason) do not wish to participate. We may have a new baby we do not wish to disturb; we may be old or alone and afraid of opening the door to strangers. It might just be the case that we don't want to take on board yet another American import! On any other day of the year, demanding something with the threat of reprisals if no "treat" is forthcoming would result in a visit from the Police.
I would like the Government to introduce "opt-in" legislation so that householders who wish to receive trick or treaters should display a sign on their windows or doors. Houses not displaying a sign should simply not be visited. Ideally, groups of children should also be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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