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Burglars fear armed residents more than the police

Today burglars fear the homeowner much more than the police. They know the police cannot shoot them for crimes against property and cannot chase them if they flee in a vehicle.

Read About It: The Knoxville News Sentinel (Tenn.)

Posted: 11/17/2009 11:33:37 AM

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