11-22-2008, 07:32 AM
Not fantasy at all.
During the time my Dad owned our local small town funeral home and I was involved in the business through my High School years, I'm certain I helped bury at least a dozen guys shot in a break-in, while beating up a girlfriend/wife, or messing with a child. It's not uncommon at all. As well, I've buried a few unfortunate families hacked by some screw ball. Certainly a number of suicides. Not a single hunting accident that resulted in a fatality comes to mind. My Dad, however, has tales that would make your skin crawl, of sorts of freaks of the most abhorrent behavior, stories I'll just spare you from. There are really really messed up people out there. Fortunately, not too many, but they do exist.
From working with felons first hand, I'm completely aware and informed of what the most effective deterrent to crime is--straight from the horse's mouth. They ARE scared of a well armed homeowner, and that's the only thing they are scared of.
Why did I get out of law enforcement? The local cops were running a porn ring with girls they caught breaking curfew. Perhaps this taints as well my level of confidence in how much protection there is out there.
During the time my Dad owned our local small town funeral home and I was involved in the business through my High School years, I'm certain I helped bury at least a dozen guys shot in a break-in, while beating up a girlfriend/wife, or messing with a child. It's not uncommon at all. As well, I've buried a few unfortunate families hacked by some screw ball. Certainly a number of suicides. Not a single hunting accident that resulted in a fatality comes to mind. My Dad, however, has tales that would make your skin crawl, of sorts of freaks of the most abhorrent behavior, stories I'll just spare you from. There are really really messed up people out there. Fortunately, not too many, but they do exist.
From working with felons first hand, I'm completely aware and informed of what the most effective deterrent to crime is--straight from the horse's mouth. They ARE scared of a well armed homeowner, and that's the only thing they are scared of.
Why did I get out of law enforcement? The local cops were running a porn ring with girls they caught breaking curfew. Perhaps this taints as well my level of confidence in how much protection there is out there.