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In reply to the discussion: So what's wrong with home security systems? [View all]Nine
(1,741 posts)Break-in while the homeowners are present and awake, cop-neighbor conveniently in the room, a break-in that is not instantaneous but gives the cop-neighbor time to draw a weapon and issue a verbal warning to the intruder and gives the women and children time to leave the room, an intruder that does not retreat instantly at the brandishing of weapon but continues trying to break the window, the intruder falling into the room Inspector Clouseau-style after breaking the window, and then being subdued easily and nonviolently by the cop even though the intruder was probably out of his mind on crack because this was during the crack epidemic. Did I miss anything?
eta - I also find it hard to believe any homeowner wouldn't care about his home being broken into as long as he wasn't home at the time. If nothing else, an intruder could break in and lie in wait for the return of the homeowners.