I respect your desires to protect and watch over your house and stuff. BUT...as in the song, you gotta know when to fold `em. Doug, sometimes you gotta turn tail and run away in order to play another day.

I think this is one of those times. To be honest, I'm worried about your safety, and the safety of your family.

I really think it would be a much better choice to grab up your valuables, your family photos, chips and cigars, and get your butts out of there. If it's a matter of money...I'd be more then happy to wire you some funds by Western Union to help take care of things. Just say the word and it's done.

I expect an email telling me you're gettin out of Dodge!