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Old August 12, 2010, 03:07 PM   #31
Evan Thomas
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Originally Posted by Skans
Even if I'm not armed, I'm pretty adept at defending myself against a drunk bum armed with a stick. It goes against every grain in my body to cower like a trapped animal on my own land and "wait for help".

Y'all do what you want. I'll stand my ground. IMHO, this country is made up of way too many people afraid to stand their ground in the face of a mild threat, instead relying on some hired-hand government employee to "protect" them.
Well... my point is precisely that the drunk (or ill) bum isn't much of a threat to you; he's likely far more of a threat to himself. The reason for calling the police in this situation isn't that you might need help, it's that he does.

[IRONY]But... I guess it was his choice to get drunk, or not take care of his diabetes, or whatever, so if he staggers into the street and gets hit by a car it will be his own fault...[/IRONY]

And in the meantime, you can feel like a rugged individualist. Have at it.
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