House B & E Yesterday

[IrishJedi]

The wheels of justice (if they turn at all) turn very slowly. And, like Neil said, it's almost always weighed for the criminal and against the victim(s). That's why I don't begrudge anyone who refuses to sit idly by, "play" the victim and just watch people get away with their crap.

HOWEVER, that said, I would stop well short of condoning any type of "vigilante justice". If Neil wants to go rough the guy up or whatever then that would clearly be out of line. But it doesn't sound like that's his intention. He simply wants to introduce himself to the perp and let him know that he's aware of what he did and that it's not cool.

Yes, let the cops do their thing... but I see nothing wrong with going up to someone who just violated your home and stole some of your personal property that he is a P.O.S. and should do the right thing.

Sure, the guy might escalate things, but that's on him and as long as Neil doesn't do anything wrong or illegal he's not responsible for what this ******* does in response. And I'm sure Neil can be prepared or willing to deal with whatever might happen and live with the consequences.

People are FAR too complacent these days, which is part of the reason why crime is so rampant and often goes unpunished. If perps like this knew they'd have to look someone like Neil in the face and explain themselves they'd be much less apt to pull their crap, imho.

 

[nash]

People are FAR too complacent these days, which is part of the reason why crime is so rampant and often goes unpunished. If perps like this knew they'd have to look someone like Neil in the face and explain themselves they'd be much less apt to pull their crap, imho.

explain themselves? Just because Neil is standing in his face doesnt mean that the guy will begin to explain himself. fact is, he is a criminal and may have the balls to risk it all. are you?

 

[IrishJedi]

Not all criminals are mustache-twirling villains, though. You never know... Neil might actually be able to do the turd a favor by offering him the chance to own up, apologize, return the items and call it a lesson-learned without facing criminal prosecution and becoming a pariah in the community. At least that's what I would offer.

Sure, the guy may also be a total ass and spit in your face, but I know I'd at least have Peace-of-mind if I didn't just sit on my duff.

And never underestimate the power of Peace-of-mind.

 

[TOE]

I'm really Sorry to hear about this incident Neil.

I'm just glad that you and the rest of your family are safe, which is the important part.

 

[El Roranous]

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People are FAR too complacent these days, which is part of the reason why crime is so rampant and often goes unpunished. If perps like this knew they'd have to look someone like Neil in the face and explain themselves they'd be much less apt to pull their crap, imho.

Light, did you misplace your Death Note?

 

[Buttmunch]

I'm really sorry to hear about this. It is a shame you lost some item with sentimental value to you and your family. The fact your collection wasn't touched could be considered a blessing though since I'm sure some of those items would be hard to replace. I just feel bad you can't refilm Christmas or get new wedding rings from your wife's parents. Those are the unreplaceable items.

If the police think they know who it is, why don' they just get a warrant to search his house(or whatever he is living in)? It is when they don't/can't/won't do anything, playing Batman or Punisher starts to sound good to people. Just be careful with whatever you do, but wear gloves so you don't leave any fingerprints.

 

[DarthNeil]

Not all criminals are mustache-twirling villains, though. You never know... Neil might actually be able to do the turd a favor by offering him the chance to own up, apologize, return the items and call it a lesson-learned without facing criminal prosecution and becoming a pariah in the community. At least that's what I would offer.

Sure, the guy may also be a total ass and spit in your face, but I know I'd at least have Peace-of-mind if I didn't just sit on my duff.

And never underestimate the power of Peace-of-mind.

He's not that type of turd.
He's been doing break-ins for several years all over the place (now he lives in town with a family member and the police are watching B & E's escalate here).
He's done time.
He's an addict (from all reports he has the AIDS virus).
He used to, when he lived out in the middle of nowhere, intimidate elderly women into forcing them to give him their prescriptions.
But more importantly than all of that he's been in the system for a long time (he's older than me and I'm in my mid-thirties) and he knows he can't be put away unless he's caught in the act or the police have tangible physical evidence. He knows how to play the game.
I don't know how the game is played. I just know that when someone wants my attention they get it. He's got it.

He's broken into people's homes and been in the house when people have gotten home. My wife's going to be home alone on maternity leave with a new baby in the spring---

This SOB needs to understand who I am and how far I'm willing you go if he even looks at my street again. I'm one-eight irish Irish--- the rest is all Scottish Canadian. For those of you, my friendly neighbours to the south, look through the history books at the Canadians. We're peacekeepers-- but when pressed into battle we will not give our ground. We were used for cannon fodder and the first ones sent into combat in both world wars--- Well I'm a proud Canadian and this prick has knocked and then kicked in my door. I have every intention of answering him.

 

[BadMoon]

He's not that type of turd.
He's been doing break-ins for several years all over the place (now he lives in town with a family member and the police are watching B & E's escalate here).
He's done time.
He's an addict (from all reports he has the AIDS virus).
He used to, when he lived out in the middle of nowhere, intimidate elderly women into forcing them to give him their prescriptions.
But more importantly than all of that he's been in the system for a long time (he's older than me and I'm in my mid-thirties) and he knows he can't be put away unless he's caught in the act or the police have tangible physical evidence. He knows how to play the game.
I don't know how the game is played. I just know that when someone wants my attention they get it. He's got it.

He's broken into people's homes and been in the house when people have gotten home. My wife's going to be home alone on maternity leave with a new baby in the spring---

This SOB needs to understand who I am and how far I'm willing you go if he even looks at my street again. I'm one-eight irish Irish--- the rest is all Scottish Canadian. For those of you, my friendly neighbours to the south, look through the history books at the Canadians. We're peacekeepers-- but when pressed into battle we will not give our ground. We were used for cannon fodder and the first ones sent into combat in both world wars--- Well I'm a proud Canadian and this prick has knocked and then kicked in my door. I have every intention of answering him.

 

[IrishJedi]

Hmm... this new information sheds more light.

Indeed, I would urge extreme caution when dealing with this puke.

Either that or lots of shovels.

 

[Shai]

I'm french Canadian....My ancestors were prostitutes and criminals....

 

[darthviper107]

I'm french Canadian....My ancestors were prostitutes and criminals....

Lucky you.


But seriously, be careful.

 

[IrishJedi]

I'm french Canadian....My ancestors were prostitutes and criminals....

Tell us more about the first part.

 

[Rogue Trooper]

What a SOB, this person is lazy scum which really gets me angry.

A little bit of the old calodonian justice always worked when i lived up north but if he's got the AIDs you might want to avoid.

 

[Rogue Trooper]

I'm french Canadian....My ancestors were prostitutes and criminals....

We sent ours to Austrailia

 

[Darth Caedus]

If you know who did it, Kill him.

I agree. I have a VERY short fuse, I would just snap and destroy that person's life. I heard Moltov Cocktails don't life housing interiors.

 

[Shai]

We sent ours to Austrailia

That would explains creechers odor.

 

[pixletwin]

Sorry to hear about this Neil. At least all your family is safe and Jabba is ok. Hope they string the bugger up by his belly button.

 

[Batty]

I'm sorry to hear about this too. I hope he gets several good kicks to the nuts.

 

[The Mike]

I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you Neil, I worry about my wife at home whenever I'm not around, for no real reason other than I just do......It is interesting though to read the decent into vigilantism....please be careful.

 

[nash]

all this talk about harming someone is funny. if youre going to do it, then just do it.

Its too easy to say, if it happened to me i'd kill him or i'd snap, etc. it's a different story when you really have to deal with it.