very rare is an appropriate term...
Where'd that Mesquite barbeque sauce go?
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| Britain |
| Shooting a burglar 'may be within law' |
| 2005-02-02 |
| Posted by:anonymous2u |
| #12 Barb, it was no outside bonfires season, unfortunately. However, barbeque is allowed. So, it is kind of dilema... was it bonfire or barbeque? |
| Posted by: Sobiesky 2005-02-02 9:58:09 PM |
#11 including one case in which a burglar was tied up, thrown into a pit and set alightWhat reason did they have to prosecute in this case? Did the homeowner neglect to get a burning permit? ;-p |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-02-02 9:38:04 PM |
| #10 When home defense against burglars was the issue many years ago in Maricopa County, AZ, a newly elected DA was asked about his legal opinion on the subject by the press. His concise reply to their question was: "If someone breaks into your house, you shoot the S.O.B." They took his comments at face value, and there was no great public outcry. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2005-02-02 7:02:00 PM |
| #9 damn, who smoked Eyore? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2005-02-02 6:08:29 PM |
| #8 He added it was "very rare" for the CPS to prosecute householders - there had been only 11 in 15 years, including one case in which a burglar was tied up, thrown into a pit and set alight.
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| Posted by: BigEd 2005-02-02 5:52:12 PM |
| #7 Don't forget to shoot a warning shot into the ceiling. Afterwards... |
| Posted by: True German Ally 2005-02-02 5:48:39 PM |
| #6 With an extra orifice or two, I'm sure. ;) |
| Posted by: Desert Blondie 2005-02-02 5:32:45 PM |
| #5 In what condition? Room temperature |
| Posted by: Steve 2005-02-02 4:21:14 PM |
| #4 In what condition? |
| Posted by: Sobiesky 2005-02-02 3:55:03 PM |
| #3 If I find anyone in my house at night, the police will find them in my house the next morning. |
| Posted by: Jarhead 2005-02-02 3:51:36 PM |
| #2 Norman Brennan, the director of the Victims of Crimes Trust, described the leaflets as "a nonsense". "The public don’t want pieces of paper pushed through their doors telling them what they should do if confronted with a burglar," he said. "They want police officers in uniform with full powers to prevent burglaries and arrest burglars." Well, that would be utopia, wudnit? But since that is not possible because of all sorts of factors (manpower and budget allocations for ex.), the intended victim must have right to a last line defence, including use of firearms. Once that is clear, the crime rate would drop like a rock. BTW, I have a sign on my house door stating: "We don't call 911" and a picture of a hand with revolver. It's just for a fun, the burglaries in the area I live are extremely rare, that I normally do not lock the door... once forgotten to lock going on a 3 weeks trip. Jame, the pit and setting on fire is a classic. I would probably force the burglar to say: "For the love of God, Montressore", before throwing in the match. (kidding! :-P) |
| Posted by: Sobiesky 2005-02-02 6:21:34 AM |
| #1 That is suprising . . . but gratifying to hear that the Brits have not entirely lost their heads in this area (unlike some states). Although, hearing about the burglar who gets tied up, dropped in a pit and set on fire . . . that is simply . . . classic . . . and wrong, but classic. |
| Posted by: Jame Retief 2005-02-02 4:53:30 AM |