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Why does it seem like Americans are obsessed over home invasions? Do you have a lot of them? (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Egon@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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Constantly see people online talk about "when the robber comes thru my door" or whatever, and some of it is memes, but a lot of it is just people legit discussing what the "best weapon" to fight robbers breaking into your house at night would be - Giving it so much thought as if it is a legitimate concern. So is it? Does it happen a lot?

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[–] Bloobish@hexbear.net 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The idea of a home invasion allows Americans to fantasize about murdering the invaders of "their sacred property" and getting away with it. It also incorporates the idea of shooting someone to death as well for that added second amendment veneration.