“Well they should, the same as a car thief.”
Today’s cars aren’t cheap...
Whether by design or intent or stupidity, the result is still the same. These are destabilizing agents. The cops aren’t allowed to do their jobs, and when they are the thugs are back out on the street due to corrupt DA and judges. The political establishment at the local level will throw the cops under the bus at the earliest press conference if they deem it expedient. The the wimpy governor gives a dissembling, inflammatory load of bs word salad, and so any eligible cop puts in for retirement and there is no recruitment, because you’d have to be crazy to join. The cops on the job become “Tourists in Blue”. Can’t say as I blame ‘em.
California law breakers used to get from 1 to 10 at the Q for car theft. I learned that on Dragnet. What is the penalty of car theft in California now?
So yeah, history is very clear on this. So-called “Vigilante” action or “Citizen’s Committee” is the norm for most of history. Dedicated law enforcement, a paid cadre of duly sworn officers, all that stuff is basically brand new in terms of human history.
Crime will actually go way, way, WAY down once the cops are out of the way. Why? Because every offense is a Capital Offense when the rule of law breaks down. It is remarkable how stupid some people are, that should know better. They don’t know history, that much is certain.
nor trucks. darn near what a house cost 10 to 20 years ago.