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I think it's an excellent question, and I haven't replied because of the care I wanted to put into my comments. I know I will mis-"speak" as I type them out but I wanted to minimize that.

It's funny...I'm often called a reviled libertarian around these parts (FR). But this is a rare case where I think some practical reality has to be faced. On the other hand, if I have only the power of "warrant czar," I don't think we're going to get very far because of the way courts operate these days (catch-and-release).

I believe that principles being used by the "defense" crowd are applicable on the other side: "reasonably believed" and "good faith".

I believe that most illegal entries that occur are made in good faith. That doesn't make them right, and it doesn't mean I don't see the need for a castle doctrine. However, I believe that we must get to the point where we can agree that when a law enforcement officer is on the scene, it's not something to fear. And if that trust is broken, then it's the time we resist.