"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 5/8/13 7:21 PM, Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 08 May 2013 14:31:58 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

If my car was in the driveway, I'd call the police and spent my
time
getting a good description of the perp.

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There are other options of course. In my opinion a car thief is no
better than a horse thief, and we all know what happens to them.



It's telling that you are describing yourself as no better than a 19th
Century vigilante. In the more civilized areas of the country, you
aren't supposed to take the law into your own hands and hang some
someone you caught stealing your car or lawn mower or whatever in your
driveway. You're supposed to call the police and let them handle it.

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Someone comes up your driveway, proceeds to attempt to steal your car
..... you are there witnessing this .... and all you would do is
memorize what he looks like and call the police?

Imagine if everyone shared your view of a "civilized" action?
Hoo-boy .... a field day for the thieves of the world. The limited
resources of the police couldn't keep up with the calls and lookout
duties for stolen vehicles or other personal possessions.

A vigilante typically plans, stalks and attempts to do the work of the
police *after* the crime has been committed. Or, they assume a role
of law enforcement in general without the proper authority.
Challenging someone in the process of stealing your car or other
personal possession isn't being a vigilante. It's a responsible
action to protect your property and it doesn't mean using deadly
force. That's reserved for last resort situations when your life is
in immediate danger.