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Feelings don't really matter in the legal world. Statements and actions do.

And, most notably, intent.

https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/department-justice-a...

if i find someones key on the ground and take the key and walk into their house and poke around, and make sure to leave a letter, this is a good thing?

They did abuse if you read the article. They crossed a few lines.