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Originally Posted by Augi
I find it so interesting that this guy is a crook, if nothing else a schmuck, and the law can't slap him around.
Damn shitty situation. Damn shittier that the neighbor watched as this guy's house got robbed. Like you said, Karma is a bitch, but I think when you watch house get robbed, no matter who owns the house, Karma knows that can be seen as being an accomplice.
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For the record I didn't know anything about anyone seeing the break in until long after it happened. And I have a feeling the law isn't interested in slapping this guy around, as previously stated a little propina (bribe) goes a long way down here. My guess is he's paid off more then a few people. If not he'd have been tossed out the country long ago.
I understand what you're saying about watching something bad happening and not doing anything to stop it. In this case the issue isn't nearly as black and white as it may appear. First, getting involved may in fact be hazardous to your own well being. Secondly, there's a real possibility that the people stealing from this guy may in fact have been ripped off by him. Thirdly, down here there's really no way of knowing who the police are working for, could be him or could be the robbers. It's doubtful they're working for the population in general. Their pay is so low they couldn't survive a week on a months salary. As a result they work for who ever pays them the most.
I'm having dinner with a lawyer friend and a judge tonight. I think I might be able to get at least a hint of what's really going on with this situation. If nothing else it would be nice to know what my real options are.
When I saw people casing his house I did try and warn him, he blew me off. When I saw them at it again I took out my camera and said "sonrisa" (smile.) They left immediately. Of course they had no idea my camera was broken.
If his house was on fire I would call the fire dept. but my main motivation might be due to smoke and odor more then anything else.