Sean Taylor Shot in the Thigh (UPDATED 6:54 PM)

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I don't own a gun and don't care to, but I sure as hell have a good alarm system, and I keep a metal bat just underneath my bed as well as in the hall closet right next to the front door. But I really don't want to see this to turn into a "how much ass I would kick if someone dared break into my house" thread.

I just hope this reaffirms to everyone here, especially those with family to watch over, the importance of securing your home. Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, home security systems (if you can afford it), and escape and emergency plans just in case. You don't have to keep a 9 under your pillow to ensure safety, but it isn't wrong to do so either. I'm a big dude, and kind of an aplha male type character, and I'd like to think I'd be all badass if an intruder broke in. But attacking an intruder isn't smart. If they're ballsy enough to break in to your house, who knows what else they're capable of. I'm not saying Sean was in the wrong, certainly if you wake up and someone's in your bedroom you're gonna react. This is just so damn sad....