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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
If the person was the proper owner then where is it wrong?
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But he didn't know if it was the proper owner or not. He acted without sufficient information to know what was going on and he wasn't invited to be a part of that man's activities. That's sticking his nose into other people's business.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Because they had to identify themselves?
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How would you feel if every time you go someplace new the cops accost you? Want to try out the new ice cream stand? Well be sure to spare time for the pat-down search and dog sniff. Unless there's a clear emergency presenting itself just leave well enough alone.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Because a neighbor was concerned for their own well being and that of their family?
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Hold on, that was not the situation at all. He was concerned for the property of the management company. That's a pretty tenuous relationship. Do you feel the need to safeguard the property of everybody that you purchase things from?
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Originally Posted by kurty-b
Their business is their business, but if something strange is going on that gives me the slightest inkling it may endanger myself, friends, or my neighbors and/or our property then I am not just going to say "Ho hum, I better keep out of his business".
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The slightest inkling? How often do you call the cops? If two people have an argument, do you call the cops to get involved and make sure there's no fighting going on? If a neighbor sends his kid to bed without supper do you call children and youth services to investigate neglect?
Cops have to wait and act on probable cause or reasonable suspicion for a reason (which your blind call probably provided in this situation). Your slightest inkling standard is a little frightening. Should everyone have to run things by you to make sure they're OK?