A week ago Bishop Hill described perfectly the kind of no-win scenario a homeowner can find himself in when faced with an intruder.
It seems pretty clear to me that the homeowner, unless young and strong, is placed in an impossible situation. If the burglar is violent, they will probably die. If not, then the thief will be able to make good their escape unmolested.
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So the question we must ask of Jacqui Smith is, why the only people who can deal effectively with an intruder are young strong men and a few farmers. What about the rest of us?
Then a couple of days ago, he discovers a new law intended to help beaten wives that might also inadvertently help homeowners facing intruders. Interesting.