wouldn't it make more sense to report your neighbor to the police, claiming he or she is a psychopathic serial killer? think about it, what's the worse that could happen? at the very worst you'll find out you're wrong, maybe get hit with a fine, and have to do some community service (hey some good comes out of it). but let's say you're right, and your neighbor actually is a psychopathic serial killer. the police bust him and prevent him from killing possibly hundreds, if not thousands of people. isn't the benefit of being right far greater than the risk of being wrong? are you really that afraid of a little fine and some community service that you'll allow thousands of innocent people to killed? how selfish are you?
2007-11-15 07:25:54 · 16 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
callahan, ah yes, when movies are our basis for reality, that is indeed a sign of the times... i think you need to familiarize yourself with the patriot act.
2007-11-15 07:35:22 · update #1
no1home, good luck... let's see if you can make that call before the police bust down your door. they're on their way right now.
2007-11-15 07:36:24 · update #2
kyrstin, wouldn't it make more sense to report as opposed to not reporting. i thought that was fairly obvious from the wording question, as everyone else who answered this question figured it out. next time i'll use small words, and i'll speak slowly so that you'll understand...
2007-11-15 07:37:59 · update #3
so what some of you are saying is we shouldn't go around making baseless claims, no matter how good the reward is, right?
2007-11-15 07:41:26 · update #4
Ah, yes..."Pascal's Informant Hotline"....
2007-11-15 07:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by The Reverend Soleil 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Unless there are significant signs pointing to an activity that is illegal, I don't think making wild ,unsubstantiated accusations is the way to go.
First of all, the justice system and the police aren't equipped to waste time chasing wild goose. Every false accusation that is made detracts time and resources from legitimate cases.
You seem to think that if 1 in 50 reports that you make is worthwhile then the end justifies the means. Incorrect!! you haven't accounted for the cases that were dropped and the people who went unpunished because the police was too busy investigating bogus claims.
I guess being selfish depends on what angle you're looking from.
2007-11-15 07:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on an asumption I would not act unless and until I was certain it is FACT!!!
If I witness something I'll do something.
A husband was beating his wife in front of a store I got involved.
A grp of teens were standing around as i witnesses a fight just broke out two girls going at it. I pulled over, told them to stop I was with the police on the cell and they scatered.
I feel a sense of duty that if something happens in my face I would not be able to sleep at night if i just stood there and did nothing..
my duaghter 11yrs old was robbed yesterday after school. while on school property. mind you the busiest time of day teacher, parents and children are every where. My daughter chased the thief in school to a bathroom confronted them and yelled for someone to get a staff membeer etc. for help and every one stood there like idiots hoping to see a fight. My daughter is not a fighter so she walked away, in tears to tell me. where was her support or justice???
what is wrong with this world and parents, and children...
I'm a tiny bit selfish! out of 100% I rate myself 10%
2007-11-15 07:41:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it could be incorrect, in case you do no longer in elementary terms ask staggering first. stable good fortune. EDIT: If she rents, whinge to her landlord. each and each time. it is quickest/least perplexing mindset. Landlords have a tendency to get aggravated with this form of element at as quickly as, and rentals very almost consistently provide them the flexibility to impose fines and/or evict by way of community lawsuits. If she owns, you will ought to study the noise ordinance(s) on your municipality. If she's in violation, call the non-emergency form of the community precinct. It takes longer, yet will in all probability at last artwork. My sympathies. desire it extremely works out for you.
2017-01-05 13:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's such a thing as proportion. What you're saying is basically like saying that we should all play the lottery, because we could win an enormous amount of money, but if we lose we only lose a small amount of money. That's just not how probability works.
2007-11-15 08:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't it make more sense to do this as opposed to...what? Let your neighbors remain free because they probably are not serial killers? Yeah, snitching on innocent people is totally cool. Not.
You're probably joking, but I've heard people seriously propose things like this, so I'm just covering all bases.
2007-11-15 07:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What a twist on Pascal's Wager.
The idea of a small loss with a great potential reward however small the chance.
2007-11-15 07:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you saw "Disturbia" you would know that the police don't always believe your neighbor is a serial killer.
Who exactly are you talking about?
Police need probable cause for a warrant. Your suspicions are not probable cause.
2007-11-15 07:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes im afraid of community service, as long as they dont kill me they can do what they like.
2007-11-15 07:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good analogy against Pascal's wager. Bravo !!!
2007-11-15 07:30:38 · answer #10 · answered by barchanon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋