[stuartcr]

I guess, I should just go out and kill the guy that speeds and cuts me off on the highway too, because 20 miles down the road, he may run into someone?

Yes, I kill poisonous snakes. Most thieves, if not armed, will do what you tell them, if you have a weapon trained on them.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

I should just go out and kill the guy that speeds and cuts me off on the highway too, because 20 miles down the road, he may run into someone?

LOL! You're funny.

[tx_eggman]

Most thieves, if not armed, will do what you tell them, if you have a weapon trained on them.

Your first post didn't make it clear that you planned on apprehending the perp ...

The cost to repair the hole in my house after a .44 goes thru him, and the cost of the cleaning bill, and the tv that broke when he dropped it, and the time off work for legal issues, far outweighs what I have in my house that could be stolen.

sounded like your stuff wasn't worth protecting.

Most thieves, if not armed

There's the rub ... do I wait to find out if someone who has broken into my home is armed ... that's taking chances with my loved ones that I'm not willing to take.

[cpdiii]

"Yes, I kill poisonous snakes. Most thieves, if not armed, will do what you tell them, if you have a weapon trained on them."

If you are serious about protecting yourself you must assume he is armed and dangerous. He has already broken into your house. I will tell them nothing. By entering my house he has forfeited his life. Once they are in the house he has the choice of harming you are surrendering and going to jail. If he is a repeat offender he is looking at a long stretch behind bars. He will in most instances attack you. Do not give him the chance. Kill him.