A tragic situation went from bad to worse in Evansville, Illinois, after police who responded to complaints about animal neglect ended up shooting the dog they were summoned to help, WISH reported.

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    Don’t call police about any person or animal you aren’t willing to see dead. This should be common sense by now.

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      Don’t call police about any person or animal you aren’t willing to see dead. This should be common sense by now.

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        And liberals are appalled that I’m prepared to defend my home. Fuck am I gonna do? Call the police?!

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          And republicans are appalled that I arm myself to defend myself from them! Fuck am I gonna do? Wait for them to get a few more brain cells?!

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          As a left winger, looking in from the outside, I’m appalled that you NEED to be willing to defend your home, with deadly force. I’m also confused about why you fight so hard against measures that would reduce both the risk and the fear. Given your gun laws, and the mentality of your police, I would be arming up for self defense too. I just don’t understand how large parts of america see it as acceptable.

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            What’s your plan if someone breaks into your home? Roll over and hope for the best?

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              Depends on the context. I value my family considerably over possessions. Between my dog, a heavy object, and some basic self defence training, I should be fine to protect them.

              It’s worth noting that almost no criminals doing home robberies are armed with guns. Most don’t even carry knives. It significantly racks up the charges, if caught. Also, our police, while lack luster for most break ins, won’t be for an armed, aggressive robbery. I’ve seen their response for a simple gun sighting (it involved helicopters etc).

              In summary, and order.

              1. Nothing, since they likely target an empty house. (I also have home insurance)

              2. Scare them off. They want a confrontation even less than I do.

              3. Bug out. Then involve the police.

              4. Roll the dice on a physical confrontation. I’d likely do better with a lump of wood, or a knife, than a gun, at least a close range.

              I’m not looking to play hero. Things can be replaced, my life, family, and body can’t be.

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          liberals are appalled that I’m prepared to defend my home.

          No one is appalled about whatever this means

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        Don’t call police about any person or animal you aren’t willing to see dead. This should be common sense by now.

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          Don’t call police about any person or animal you aren’t willing to see dead. This should be common sense by now.