Yeah, although it's up to the tenants to make sure it's enforced, this is definitely a great example of when government influence is a positive thing. It's not very capitalist of us, but definitely better for everyone in the long run.

I for one am always glad to have so much be governed and regulated by our government and the EU. Even though it does put limits on some liberties, in general I can easily see how it's influenced my life way more positively than negatively. Protection from bad actors such as these landlords is a great example of it.

Coming from that, it was baffling to learn how anti-government some western countries such as the USA are. Some think that is liberty, but it's the opposite; the average citizen has so much more potential over here because there's always a safety net, exceptions notwithstanding.

I'm not saying we should accept or justify it, but just understand. They've been punished enough already. If they had succeeded then of course they must be stopped, but that's all hypothetical.

They are all still just very frightened and hurt humans. There is no normal response to such an insane situation.

But I really get what you're saying, I do.

It's all very, very sad. And super important to highlight every bit of positivity when it comes, that's what those people (and all of us empathizing with them) need to get through the horrible event.

Forgive these people, they are currently living in literal hell, their entire lives have been destroyed in the blink of an eye. Some madness can be expected, people are desperate for some hope, positivity, love.

Be compassionate. What they did is wrong, but understandable.

I might be wrong but I think you misphrased your question as you probably wanted to ask whether or not another species would gain sapience, the thing we use to distinguish ourselves from other sentient beings. This article explains the difference nicely: https://www.differencebetween.com/what-is-the-difference-between-sentient-and-sapient/