tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12471112.post5743468740586259115..comments2023-08-20T11:07:28.396+01:00Comments on Freeborn John: Self defencePeter Risdonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17792275403997179926noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12471112.post-28908861826126323552010-02-18T10:45:03.185+00:002010-02-18T10:45:03.185+00:00I think there has to be another consideration.
Th...I think there has to be another consideration.<br /><br />The burglar has had hours, weeks, even years to think about what they plan to do. About the dangers and what might go wrong. The burgled person is caught up in the moment. They didn't seek the events and shouldn't be held to the same standard as someone who has had time to ponder their actions.<br /><br />We have to acknowledge that in times of stress, the adrenalin rises, a fight or flight reaction sets in and people do not behave as rationally as they might in normal circumstances or when they have had time to prepare.<br /><br />That's not to say that anyone who's sap has risen should be treated leniently, but we ought to take into account that the householder didn't choose to be burgled.TDKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12471112.post-38846662591336320652010-02-16T19:55:12.063+00:002010-02-16T19:55:12.063+00:00If I burgle in the usual way
But run away when you...If I burgle in the usual way<br />But run away when you appear<br />I may well come back another day<br />And give you greater cause for fear<br /><br />...just as happened to Mr Martin<br /><br />The more sensible advice is to apply as much harm as you can, and then drag them back in over your threshold. That makes the paperwork a lot easier all round.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com