Dirty Harry wrote on Sep 29, 2008 8:58 AM:Just wish somebody would invade my home. Believe me, I am ready.

Hey DH wrote on Sep 29, 2008 10:23 AM:Makes two of us. Also have a very large dog (130 lbs). One question, did this couple hire gardeners or housekeepers, that could case their home out beforehand?

Is Someone wrote on Sep 29, 2008 10:23 AM:going to start enforcing the law on and close to the Pala Reservation? People getting killed, robbed and now this? I think as a Soveriegn Nation they should clean it up or we, the US, invade with the National Guard and clean it up!

It is time for wrote on Sep 29, 2008 10:38 AM:law enforcement to lighten the restrictions on carrying concealed weapons. I mean might as well as a lot of people are tired of waiting and are walking around armed NOW.

To is Someone wrote on Sep 29, 2008 11:56 AM:The article said Latinos, not Indians. Don't trash the Indians!

Tribal Council wrote on Sep 29, 2008 3:05 PM:Latino's? Really?

Gringo wrote on Sep 29, 2008 4:54 PM:Where's all my anti immigration comments ya'll? You're descriminating
against Gringo.

Local wrote on Sep 30, 2008 3:19 AM:You can't be too careful. I got a tag on my gate styled after the ones for SDG&E. It asked me to unlock my gate and tie up my dog so they could inspect my utility pole. I was suspicious but no one else seemed to care.

By the Book wrote on Sep 30, 2008 6:29 AM:There are certain rules you must follow if you are going to waste an intruder in your home (yes, really).
1) you must make sure the deed is done.
2) they have a weapon.
3) they are actually in your house.
4) you feared for your life and loved ones.

Greg in Oceanside wrote on Sep 30, 2008 6:31 AM:More crime committed by Latinos. Who's surprised? I'm not, and this is not the end. As long as we have gangs and the steady stream of illegal aliens from Mexico and beyond coming here, we're going to experience a disproportionate amount of crime committed by Latinos.

This is a part of their culture. If you don't believe me, look at the rampant violence that is happening down in Mexico.

As a concerned citizen I've had enough. And like Dirty Harry I'm ready for any of these scum to try this stuff with me and my home.

Awww aint wrote on Sep 30, 2008 6:56 AM:America wonderful, we have the NCT coming along and cleaning up its original description of the robbers as Latino.

Tijuana Juan wrote on Sep 30, 2008 7:06 AM:Some of you guys in here sure act so tough, But remember your hiding behind your computer acting tough and you sound pretty ridiculous computer gangsters!

To By the book wrote on Sep 30, 2008 7:10 AM:Duh, if someone breaks into your house when you are at home they have already instilled fear. It's not like they are busting down your door to clean your house or cook you dinner. I say shoot em! I know I would.

We like to keep wrote on Sep 30, 2008 7:36 AM:our door open as a welcome to any gangsters in the area, try and come in the house and you will find yourselves hauled inside. Shooting outside is against the law!

Annie Oakley wrote on Sep 30, 2008 7:58 AM:Any robber comes in my home when I am at home and I will bust a cap in your ?

Rawkitfuel wrote on Sep 30, 2008 8:19 AM:The Castle Doctrine is not yet the law in California, but you won't be faulted for standing your ground. I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6. Obviously you don't need a CCW while you're inside your house and open carry is legal with some restrictions like school zones and post offices. Shooting outside is not against the law; you still have a right to self defense. Hopefully California will become a CCW "shall issue" state instead of "may issue". Protect your 2nd Ammendment Right.

To By The Book wrote on Sep 30, 2008 9:40 AM:Is that unless you are an armed security guard who fears for his life? Or an off duty cop who is "protecting" his wife? Or another off duty cop who thinks he's superman and chases drunk drivers after his shift...then get scared when he sees a real big black man?

esteban wrote on Sep 30, 2008 9:59 AM:By the book...the intruder does not need to be armed for you to blast him.

Freedom of the Press wrote on Sep 30, 2008 10:51 AM:To Tijuana Juan...I really don't concur with your post of 7:06 am. Nobody, especially me, is trying to "hide " behind a computer. We are, merely, expressing our thoughts and opinions.
I realize by your moniker that you don't have that right because if you did you would end up in a vacant lot.

Patrick wrote on Sep 30, 2008 11:05 AM:My kids ask me occassionally, "Daddy, what will happen if someone breaks in the house?" I tell them, don't worry, they won't last long and they won't get away to do it to someone else either...the kids understand what I mean.

By the Book wrote on Sep 30, 2008 11:57 AM:I was just giving out guidelines; use them if you want.
Oh and to “tijuana juan”, you are right. You don’t know what you are going to do in a situation like that. Everybody would like to think they would behave like Dirty Harry, but that just aint how it is. Whatever happens, I guarantee you will be shaking afterwards.

Greg in Oceanside wrote on Sep 30, 2008 1:14 PM:Don't worry TJ Juan, I hit what I aim for, whether it's in the same room or 500 meters away.

The USMC taught me good and I have the expert badges to prove it. And my MOUT (Military Ops in Urban Terrain), and martial arts training will certainly help (if it came to that).

TruthBeKnown wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:22 AM:If you look at the article it says "Valley Center" the road is named Pala Rd. I am very familar with the Pala Reservation and there is no road called Pala Road. There is a road called Pala Road over by the old dairies off HWY 76, and is NOT on the Pala Reservation. You have to remember that the information you find or hear through the media is not always accurate. The Pala Reservation is no different than the cities and neighborhoods in town. Every city has violence, robberies, etc. everyday.