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Originally Posted by Angrist
So you're saying that with every break-in, somebody dies. Either the robber or the house owner. Both don't trust each other, so they instantly kill each other.
I think the figures show something else. So does my sense of logic.
Anyway, why do I even bother? I bet all the arguments I like to come up with have already been used thousands of times. 
Edit: 1 last one, a nice scripture I try to live by.
Matthew 26:52 "Jesus said to him: 'Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.'" |
Like other people have said, the vast majority of the time you won't be at home. But if someone does break in while you're asleep, or if you decided to take the day off from work and they choose that day to break in...better safe than sorry.
And that scripture is like saying innocent people don't get killed. That just isn't true. I think the quote is more saying "don't go seeking combat" then it is saying don't be prepared to defend yourself.
But yes, I would probably instantly shoot the intruder than risk something happening to me or my girlfriend. Or even my cat.