Woman Calls Cops And Throws Out Homeless Man, His Wife, And Toddler From Her Vacant Land

Is it right to prioritize safety over kindness in a risky situation?

Lakeisha

• Published in Interesting
• March 9, 2023

A Reddit user, Princess_AnnaLOVE, recently shared a post on the "AITA" subreddit detailing an encounter she had while mowing her property. Princess_AnnaLOVE has about 50 acres of land, which she mostly does not use except during hunting season.

On the day in question, she was mowing her property when she came across a tent, a gas cooker, and a family consisting of a man, a woman, and a toddler. The toddler appeared dirty, and there was also what looked like a bag of weed on top of a cooler.

Princess_AnnaLOVE, a single woman who lives alone, did not know who these people were or what they wanted. Concerned for her safety, she called the police.

When the police arrived, the family explained that they had been evicted a few weeks prior and had nowhere else to go, so they had set up camp on Princess_AnnaLOVE's property. They asked if they could stay for 2-3 months, but Princess_AnnaLOVE refused, citing safety concerns.

The police ultimately escorted the family off the property, and Princess_AnnaLOVE did not press charges. The family later took to Facebook to criticize Princess_AnnaLOVE's decision, accusing her of lacking hospitality and empathy.

However, Princess_AnnaLOVE believes that she made the right decision and shouldn't have to risk her safety just to be accommodating. She asked the AITA community if she was in the wrong for refusing to let the family stay on her property.

Here's how they responded.

Here's OP's story.

Was she wrong? Reddit responds.

1. The squatters might have invited more people to squat on her property.

2. The squatters may sue her for damages if they have an accident on her property.

3. It would be difficult to kick them out months later.

4. Squatters have legal rights to sue when being kicked out of a property.

5. You should get cameras to monitor her property.

6. Anyone who thinks she's unkind can host the squatters in their own home.

7. The world is now too dangerous to help strangers.

8. They are not entitled to her property.

9. Nothing stops them from killing her and taking over her property.

10. She's not obligated to help anyone.

11. She would be liable for any damages they suffer while on her property.

12. Landlords are responsible for injuries sustained by anyone on their property in some places.

13. Apart from safety, there are other concerns that make helping them risky.

14. Homeless people can cause problems for landlords.

15. The squatters have money for weed but cannot pay rent.

16. It would have been nice to let them stay, but it could have caused some problems.

17. The longer people squat in a place, the harder it becomes for them to move on.

18. She could have accidentally shot them if it were hunting season.

19. She should have given them some time to sort themselves out.

20. If she allows one tent, it would multiply.

What do you think?

Prioritizing safety over kindness in a risky situation is a common dilemma that many people face. While it may seem selfish to prioritize one's safety over being kind and accommodating to others, it's important to remember that safety should always come first.

In situations where there is a risk to personal safety, it's better to err on the side of caution and prioritize safety over kindness. After all, one cannot be kind to others if they are not first safe themselves.

Lakeisha