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In Canada, some police are 'worse than the burglar' for those defending themselves

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The debate over self-defence law in Canada has been thrust back into the spotlight following an incident in Vaughn, Ontario. York Regional Police have decided not to charge a homeowner who shot and wounded one of three armed and masked suspects who had allegedly forced their way into the man’s home. Ontario Premier Doug Ford even weighed in on the case, offering “congratulations” to the homeowner and adding that, “I’m glad you shot the guy.”

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