Glass at the time was expensive. So having multiple windows made of glass meant showing off your wealth aka asking to be robbed.
Probably.
It’s true actually, my great great grandfather was Vilhelm Von Glussbreaka, the notorious window bandit. Real rob from the rich and give to the rich type of guy.
A role model to be envied, I’m sure.
meant showing off your wealth aka asking to be robbed.
That’s exactly how I choose my targets. You may say burglary is illegal, but I consider the presence of windows to be consent. We’ll eventually find out how this defense holds up in court. I’m saving this post for that day.
Probably.
If a house is out on the street at night wearing windows it’s asking for it
It will absolutely hold in court, if you share the spoils beforehand.
Wouldn’t the judges get annoyed by me just giving them some of their stuff back? (I’m keeping the best pieces. Otherwise what’s the point?) I’m ok with the cost of doing business and all. Even crooks have to pay their taxes.
- now I’m just thinking out loud here for a sec. Wouldn’t it just be easier to leave sticky notes on the things I was going to steal, but chose not to. That way they would be grateful and see I payed my taxes up front. Thoughts?
No, no. You misunderstood. You steal from one judge and bribe their rival, then keep it going by playing them against each other. Basic economics, my friend…
So much to learn. So few judges…
More glass = resident is wealthier
More glass = easier to monitor residents’ presence/movements, find valuables, and plan route
More glass = less physical security
More glass was a really bad idea, guys.
Then there’s taxation based on how wide the facade of your building is:
https://www.amsterdam-now.com/history/narrow-houses-and-skinny-facades/
Please don’t let the Australian Government see this just in case they get any ideas
