i see everyday and i want know why people do it not just because safety reasons don't anyone think about the victims families or their next victim to their next crime
also in my city rochester ny we now have 0 tolence of crime now. is it a good or bad move by us and is it tax payers money for paying for it
2007-10-14 06:39:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Very difficult question. One has to weigh the possible benefit of helping remove a criminal from the street against the possible danger to oneself of testifying against a criminal.
Much would depend on the crime and the criminal's background. If the crime were selling pot, for example, I doubt I'd testify. If the crime were a violent one ... there it gets harder. There are many retribution/witness silencing/intimidation crimes against witnesses in my city.
I'd find it very hard to decide.
If I did decide to testify, I'd have the best darn security system for my house I could afford, a big dog trained to protect the house, and I'd be well-trained in the use of firearms myself. And I'd make dam sure the authorities gave me a Concealed Carry Permit.
2007-10-14 06:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would stay and talk to the police. I have a concealed weapons permit so I would not be afraid of someone trying to hurt me for ratting them out. I might even save the taxpayers some money if they did come after me. Don't have to jail someone if they are dead.
2007-10-14 14:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather see tax dollars going for that then for lazy irresponsible people who would rather buy material goodies for the family in lieu of health insurance. If I witnessed a crime, I would give the police what information I could.
2007-10-14 13:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would be afraid to say i saw it. I would be afraid that the guy who did it would come after me if he knew who I am. He would probably be out on bail by the next day.
2007-10-14 13:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well turn the situation around,if someone grabbed you and were pulling you into an alley to rob you,would you want the people that saw it to ignore it or say something.i think it's our duty to say something.
2007-10-14 13:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by git r done 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the crime. if it crosses my line.ill grab their a ss. and hand them to the police
2007-10-14 13:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by highriselather 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋