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Lindsay, Ont. man charged after allegedly assaulting home intruder, police say | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)

submitted 6 days ago by miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/ontario@lemmy.ca

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[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Well, it is a police matter right?

But the best case scenario is 5 min response, and you’re facing a meth addict with a gun. What the heck are you supposed to do, besides defend yourself and family with whatever is at hand? Lunacy.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

When seconds count, the police are just minutes away.

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 12 points 6 days ago

No, it's fine. You can trust the state's monopoly on violence. No way that could ever be used against you.