This state of affairs exists because the left hates private property and willingly allows intruders to break in and take over. This is only one step on the way to the elimination of private property.
One of the most dangerous delusions most Americans have is that their “property” is somehow protected if they are not in possession. Our real property ownership is based on a piece of paper recorded in the county records, and the willingness of the justice system to enforce it, and nothing more. As the political winds change, I foresee more and more challenges to the simple concept of property ownership. Or more accurately, a lack of even-handed enforcement protecting it.
But of course, since the right to own property is tantamount to personal freedom, it makes perfect sense that the left wants to destroy that. Law enforcement and the court system generally still enforce those rights both because of centuries of legal tradition, but also because they expect their property rights to be protected as well. Once the leftist judiciary begins to selectively enforce property rights (just like 1st amendment rights), the game is close to over.
Us peons can’t afford all round the clock security like our masters.
Neighbors would help watch, at least. Mine do.