martybegan
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In the gun grabbers perfect world, after she called 911 she basically should only have to hope they arrive in time.
Texas woman terminates activities of convicted sex offender Hot Air
The subsequent debate over the law enforcement budget is just added gravy.
Remember the police have the ability to protect you and prevent a crime in progress. They don't, however have the RESPONSIBILITY to do it. Their job is overall deterrence and investigating the resulting crime so the DA can get a conviction. In progress crime response is a bonus, not a feature.
Texas woman terminates activities of convicted sex offender Hot Air
A woman in Van Zandt County, Texas had an alarming and unexpected visitor in the middle of the night on Tuesday. 37 year old Christopher Ray Foster, described by Sheriffs as having “an extensive criminal history” including a conviction for raping a child, was attempting to break into the woman’s home through a side entrance. His plans were abruptly changed when he discovered that the woman was armed.
The subsequent debate over the law enforcement budget is just added gravy.
Remember the police have the ability to protect you and prevent a crime in progress. They don't, however have the RESPONSIBILITY to do it. Their job is overall deterrence and investigating the resulting crime so the DA can get a conviction. In progress crime response is a bonus, not a feature.