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Joselito Catindig, Kleinburg, ON

Charles Dickens famously said that the law is an ass, and while his statement was a matter of opinion, it’s nevertheless clear that there’s no room for common sense in our judicial system. Picture this: An unknown person breaks into your house in the middle of the night, and you’re roused from sleep without knowing who this intruder is or why they’ve broken in. You don’t know the intruder’s strength, weight or intentions. You don’t know whether they’re armed — an absolutely terrifying situation. Faced with this scenario, most of us would choose to protect our family by any means necessary. When fighting for your life or the safety of your family, you shouldn’t be expected to be concerned about an intruder’s well-being. I hope that someone somewhere in the justice system has sense enough to do the right thing and drop these ridiculous charges.

Rod Perrin, Mississauga, ON

I agree with Ford entirely that when a person breaks into your home, you should have the full and unfettered right to use whatever force you feel appropriate to overcome the threat. Police should be prohibited from bringing charges against homeowners who defend their person or property with force. We have a right to protect ourselves from potential threats to our safety, and no one should ever be able to override that right.

Richard Holloway, Oakville, ON