Should people talk more to their neighbors and try to hash things out? Sure. Personally I would very rarely ever call the police. But at least see the point of

Should people talk more to their neighbors and try to hash things out? Sure. Personally I would very rarely ever call the police. But at least see the point of view of someone who might very legitably not feel comfortable knocking on someones door. A single person, with no family now has to run the risk of retribution with no help. Live with that fear everyday their neighbor might attack them directly or indirectly.