The fences we build say more than we think

Good fences make good neighbors.
But let’s be honest—not all fences are built the same.

Some say "Keep Out" with cold, unyielding steel.

Others say it with quiet elegance.

The difference?
Fear.
Trust.
Perception.

Main Points:
1. Razor wire is not a deterrent—it’s a warning.

Right now, I’m wrapping up a large commercial fencing project, installing razor wire.

This product isn’t just a barrier—it’s hostile. It is meant to harm.

After having one of its barbs tear deep into my forearm, I can say with certainty: It works.

But the real question is—why is it needed?

Is the wall beneath it not enough?

Is the lock on the gate meaningless?

Or has trust eroded to the point where we expect intrusion, and so we build accordingly?

2. Two fences, two worlds.
Less than two miles from this razor wire, I built another fence
- a decorative cedar and iron beauty.

Its purpose?

The same.

Yet, it does not threaten.

It does not cut.

It stands firm but welcomes rather than harms.

Two fences.

Same function.

Radically different messages.

3. What are we really protecting?

The difference between these fences isn't just about security—it's about belief.

Some believe the world is dangerous.

That people will take what isn’t theirs.

That if you don’t build something sharp and unforgiving, you will be vulnerable.

Others believe in boundaries, not battle lines.

They trust that respect will hold stronger than barbs.

TL;DR:
* The fences we build reveal the stories we tell ourselves.

* One says, "We are under siege." The other says, "We draw the line, but with grace."

*The choice between razor wire and wrought iron is more than aesthetics—it’s a reflection of how we see the world.

What kind of fence do you build?