If Guam's elected attorney general made any new year's resolutions, using kid gloves when it comes to messaging apparently wasn't one of them. Doug Moylan's "PanBuster" initiative cracks down on roadside begging, as is communicated on his agency's billboards. The not-so-subtle sentiment implies those who solicit donations illegally siphon public generosity and ultimately hurt tourism.

Opponents of his concept have since spray painted across his billboards, countering his message. Reacting to the act, Moylan told KUAM News earlier this week, "One says 'Housing is a human right', the other say 'Moylan does not like poor people'. Somebody came in and felt very strongly, politically strong about what we were saying on our signs which is basically about enforcing the laws on our intersections."

The issue's been polarizing, with leaders from various sectors outspoken either for or against Moylan's concept. And for as many people sharing their disgust with the AG's campaign, you'll find residents applauding Moylan's approach. Gina Campos is one such islander who pulled no punches.

"Housing is your responsibility. It is not the government's responsibility, it is not my responsibility. But for low-income families, yes, the government has to step in and take a position and provide some resources," she said sternly on her co-hosting spot on KUAM's House to Home segment. "But for everybody else – and I know I'm going to get some pushback from this – but go get a job. Do what I did: I got a job, I saved up, I did what I needed to do. It [housing] is a dream, it is not a right. Low-income families are being helped by the communities, by the government, and I'm completely an advocate for that. But everybody else – go get a job, save up, work on your credit, and go buy a house. Or work with your family about getting property. That is your right, absolutely.

"But for the AG's billboard? I commend him. It's about time somebody enforced the law. So Doug Moylan, go, go go! Enforce the law."

Over the last year, the AG's Office has used the billboard space to stage similar strong visuals about deporting criminals that aren't residents, showcasing convictions, and about the dangers of meth use, among others.

So with this latest billboard, the AG sees the issue as violation of law and anti-capitalistic. Opponents say the approach neglects people's humanity. Still, others are of the mind that while an unconventional tactic, it may be the best thing for the quality of life here.

On the same episode of House to Home, Liz Duenas told KUAM News ,"Do whatever it takes to protect our community. and if that's what it takes. Hey, I'm sure there are a lot of things that the attorney general does that people don't agree with, but if it helps our community and keeps us safe, what can you say about that?"