RoyGBiv wrote:Of course my initial thought was "anyone breaking through my bolted door and threatening me with a pipe is going to catch some lead." But after a few minutes thinking about the situation.....
1. He had no idea what the kids in his house may have done to instigate the problem.
2. If he injures/kills an attacker, how does that affect the safety of his wife, 4 young kids, his house and himself?
Being "dead right" is small consolation. Unfortunate, but, reality.
My thoughts are that these types are not going to like you and will treat you according to your approach to them, and that is only by fear, either yours or theirs. If you are passive, they will still victimize you, if you are aggressive and react with total force, then perhaps they will at least be fearful of you and yours. I don't know if being aggressive is the answer, but with my experience those you prevent from preying on others aint going to like you no matter which method you bring to the table. At least get your licks in...The Koreans in L.A. come to mind.
Great point...