“Hello 911, yes this package that I took off someone’s porch contains what I believe to be illegal contraband. Wait why do you need MY location?”

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Now this is true philosophy

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Well yeah but they also have a societal duty to not be a porch pirate, don’t they

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stealing mail is a federal offense so i imagine it would not go well

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No if they can disengage the societal threat themself

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their societal duty not to steal unknown items (rather than necessities to live) from fellow individuals (rather than corporations) is greater than their societal duty to tell on people imho

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Did you find something illegal while you were out porch pirating?

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Only if the item is inherently unethical imo

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Depends on the item

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They do have an obligation to claim the fair value of the stolen item on their tax return as Miscellaneous Income…

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i think only if it’s something REALLY bad. drugs? no. weapons of mass destruction? maybe

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Drugs no anything else probably

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Yes, especially if its really bad

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I wonder if this is dealt like underage drinking amnesty (if that’s what it’s called) law— if you call for help you can’t be penalised yourself

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no

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Only if the porch pirate wants to get charged with a felony alongside the intended recipient:)

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X l op

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Would likely depend on what they found. Golden rule applies and everything has a butterfly effect.

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