[blackdog]

Hmmmm.....Exactly how do you catch a mugger, car-jacker, or home burglar in the act? You don't. You respond to the reported crime as a professional, fill out the reports, interview the victim and witnesses, and go make a plan to get who did it, on your terms and on your timeframe, in a manner that will ensure a good prosecution and conviction.

That is how safe, effective policework is done despite the television or five minute speeches from politicians.

[TChris]

Exactly how do you catch a mugger, car-jacker, or home burglar in the act? You don't.

...unless you're the victim. By your philosophy, the victim shouldn't try to defend themselves or their home, car, property, etc. but rather let the criminal have free reign of all, to avoid any nasty confrontations. In other words, there is no defense any longer, self or otherwise! ...just let criminals have their way. They might hurt someone. Maybe that should be your tagline, eh?