WotC may have sent the Pinkertons to a magic leakers home. Update: WotC confirms it and has a response.

[Parmandur]

The problem here is that we don't know if there was forced entry.

Overall, though, it's a pretty sad way of looking at the world. The fraction of the world that thinks that there is a public safety concern that needs to be addressed by a Castle Doctrine is not large enough to be consequential. But they do think the way they do for a reason. I can't imagine what that reason is, but it's worth asking.

Well, there have been studies about just that, but they have nothing to do with this particular case and are way outside the appropriate subject matter for this forum, bit Googling "Stand Your Ground" or "Castle Doctrine" and various political words produces informative reading.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

Engaging in detail does make a story more relevant in my eyes, yes. Especially because the more detailed a narration is, the more easily disproven it becomes if it's a bunch of lies. By going in detail while being untruthful, you're more likely to get caught in a lie later, so liars often try to avoid saying too much.

Actually its quite the opposite. Liars tend to give more details.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

My comment is predicated on the foot int he door statement being true. There's a reason why "police auditors" and Constitutional Law folks say to not even open the door for police, when they come knocking. The concept of foot-in-the-door is apparently rather murky, depending upon your (American) jurisdiction and applicable case law, even when actual police are involved.

I'm sure that there are situations where the concept of a 'police auditor', etc. makes sense and is necessary. I get a little yikesed out when folks start clamoring for this approach on every police interaction, but I do understand the concern, and the necessity in many cases.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

Actually its quite the opposite. Liars tend to give more details.

Do You Notice the Signs When Someone Is Lying?

How can you tell if someone is lying? Research suggests people display a few behaviors and other signs of lying—and they're probably not what you think.

www.verywellmind.com

How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You, According to Body Language Experts

Hint: Look to their hands

time.com

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

It would be an interesting legal argument. Pinkerton agents are routinely armed, in the US. This would mean you have an armed trespasser, on your property, who is essentially forcing entry. In a place like Florida or Texas, given past cases involving Castle Doctrine, I could see it flying there.

I believe what you meant to say is that in Florida and Texas you're required to open your door blasting, just in case the person knocking intended to force their way in.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

I believe what you meant to say is that in Florida and Texas you're required to open your door blasting, just in case the person knocking intended to force their way in.

Texplainer: When Can Texans Use Deadly Force in Self-Defense?

The death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has put self-defense laws like Florida's into focus. What does Texas law say about using deadly force in self-defense?

www.texastribune.org

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

Texplainer: When Can Texans Use Deadly Force in Self-Defense?

The death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has put self-defense laws like Florida's into focus. What does Texas law say about using deadly force in self-defense?

www.texastribune.org

Joke ruiner.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

Joke ruiner.

It's how I roll.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

It's how I roll.

off a cliff, I hope.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

off a cliff, I hope.

I'LL CARRY YOU WITH ME!