'We are not the bad guys here': Protection of property debate heats up after rural Albertan charged - Calgary - CBC News
'"Our own county has used some of their funding to hire another police officer who can help co-ordinate rural crime. '
'Hamilton has been working with others, including MPs and MLAs, to get the issue of rural crime on the table. '
'"People can't judge until they know both sides of the story," Hamilton told the Calgary Eyeopener on Wednesday. '
'"A person can use as much force as is reasonable in the circumstances to defend themselves and their property," King said. '
'A property owner is facing charges after an alleged thief was shot early Saturday morning near Okotoks, Alta. '
[–] CrustyBeaver52 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
In Canada, you can only kill someone who is trying to kill someone.
In Alberta, farmers will soon learn to bury the intruders and not call the police.