Armed Texan residents are protecting their homes against what they view as the intrusive policies of utility companies that are trying to install smart meters in their homes.
According to Associated Press, one resident has even put up a sign on her property that reads “No trespassing” and “No smart meters”. Thelma Taormina said, although she keeps a gun on her property to protect herself against intruders, the last time she had to use it was to scare off a persistent utility worker. “We have rights to choose what appliances we want in our home,” she said.