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Originally posted by Mark W
Ummm, so why would someone be tip toeing around my livingroom in the dead of night with a balaklava and torch? yet i should still be polite and civil until his intent is proved? how about "oh, good morning old boy, could i help you?"
"jewels? - why certainly, in that cabinet over there, second drawer down - whilst youre there, you might want to look in the cupboard, i've got a rather nice camcorder you'd have no trouble flogging on...."
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That's a very amusing scenario, Mark. You've obviously got hidden comedic talents.
But it does have a serious point. I think if Tony Martin had just shot the guy in the legs he would probably have got away with it but as Russ said the police and the courts don't want a whole rash of burglars being shot to death though they don't seem that concerned about the reverse happening. I've lost count of the number of pensioners murdered or beaten up in their own homes.
The treatment of Tony Martin was a warning to ordinary citizens not to do the same kind of thing. It's a pity that the police and courts don't apply the same ruthless efficiency to dealing with criminals and for that matter bent policemen, corrupt politicians etc.
I just hope that nothing unpleasant or harmful happens to Tony Martin when he comes out.