... and looting is a unique offense, with a specific definition. In the aftermath of a hurricane - including a complete lack of law enforcement presence - looters are fair game, and in season.
Doesn't matter what the dude wrote on his wall.
Nobody's got TIME to parse legalisms here.
But the most important thing is, any D.A. who DARED to prosecute this man if he shot and killed a looter would be run out of town on a rail. But he wouldn't - especially if D.A.s in Florida are elected. His entire constituency more or less is in this man's position - having to protect their families and homes with no law enforcement assistance.
"Young girl mistaken as intruder, shot and killed by stepfather
HOUSTON -- A 5-year-old girl's stepfather accidentally shot and killed the child after mistaking her for a burglar, according to law officers."
Would this guy be better or worse off had he posted a sign denoting an intent/desire to kill?
Out of curiosity, what would be the preferred protocol for homeowners seeking salvageable items of theirs which they believe to have landed on someone else's property? For example, suppose a homeowner sees a chest of drawers which is plastered with stickers or something that they recognize. If the owner of the property where it is seen isn't present, are there any protocols?
Related story: my grandparents had a stone pier with two sections connected by a wooden bridge. About a decade ago, a storm blew the bridge off the pier, but I happened to find it on the beach some distance away. Some relatives and I took the bridge back to the pier where it has since been re-installed and stands to this day. So being able to salvage something that gets blown away is not out of the question.