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Showing Original Post only (View all)Poll: Home invasions and the fear thereof. [View all]
The recent gun talk on DU has led me to come to the realization that there are a lot of people fearful of their home being invaded while they are in the home enjoying their freedoms.
At one time, I lived in a lousy neighborhood. Neighbors and I suffered break-ins and burglaries. But I never remember fearing a house invasion and wouldn't dream of keeping loaded weaponry handy so as to kill intruders. Now I live in a peaceful, heavenly place and of course a home invasion is not within the realm of possibility.
How about you?
27 votes, 3 passes | Time left: Unlimited | |
I live in fear of Home invasion because my neighbors have had 'em and I'm probably next. | |
0 (0%) |
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I live in fear of Home invasion because I've suffered one in the past. | |
0 (0%) |
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I live in fear of Home invasion because you never know. | |
1 (4%) |
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I live in fear of Home invasion because........(See below, Examples might include: The mob knows who I am...etc.) | |
0 (0%) |
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I'm not fearful of a Home invasion but I like to have a gun around just in case. | |
4 (15%) |
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I'm not fearful of a Home invasion and would be very surprised if anyone tried to break into my house while I was here. | |
22 (81%) |
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3 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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Sorry, I don't have any more fear of home invasion than a fire. I have insurance for a fire...
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#1
We have something in common! Lack of fear (except for that 64 yr. old's urge to piss).
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#6
I wasn't thinking of a "no knock warrant" or "SWAT raid" as something anyone was arming for....
rgbecker
Jan 2013
#13
I don't fear a home invasion--but, otoh, I don't think one need fear it to wish to be prepared
fishwax
Jan 2013
#8
I had a guy bust open my front door and come into the hallway and start into our bedroom.
rgbecker
Jan 2013
#33
Someone broke into my house twice. I live along a 2 lane main highway. So none of the options fit.
appleannie1
Jan 2013
#29
The first time whoever it was was in the attached garage going through tool boxes. I stood
appleannie1
Jan 2013
#37
If a home invasion is not within the realm of possibility, are you deceased? nt
raccoon
Jan 2013
#34
Well, as I said, I live in a heavenly place where stuff like that never happens to people like me.
rgbecker
Jan 2013
#36
I'm wondering when the term 'home invasion' became current. We used to just say 'burglary'.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#50