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Hollywood Conservatives Blast Police Chief’s Bad Advice

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Conservative Hollywood stars lashed out after a Canadian police chief stunned citizens by telling them to simply give in when criminals break into their homes.

York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween advised during an early September press conference that residents should not try to fight back against intruders.

“The best defense for most people is to comply,” MacSween shockingly stated.

He urged people to “rely on our police service, call 911 immediately and let us take it from there.”

According to him, when citizens cooperate with criminals, “injuries are not happening.”

But his comments immediately drew a wave of outrage. Just two days later, MacSween found himself on the defensive after his words ignited criticism from celebrities, political figures, and ordinary Canadians.

The remarks particularly licensed Canadians, given that a father of three had recently been killed while attempting to protect his family during a violent break-in.

Actor Dean Cain, known for portraying Superman and his recent role as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, was among those blasting the chief’s guidance.

Cain posted a side-by-side clip of MacSween and Florida’s Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

The video was captioned, “Difference between being a victim (and) saving your life evidenced in this clip.”

Sheriff Judd, in stark contrast to MacSween, warned criminals that bringing violence into his county was a bad idea.

“I would tell them if you value your life you probably shouldn’t do that in Polk County, because the people of Polk County like guns. They have guns. I encourage them to own guns,” Judd said.

He added that residents are prepared to defend themselves and not about to shy away from shooting an intruder on the spot.

“They’re going to be in their homes tonight with their guns loaded and if you try to break into their homes to steal, to set fires, I’m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns.”

Kevin Sorbo, who is known for playing Hercules in the 90’s, also weighed in by pointing to recent tragedies in Canada.

“A man was just executed in front of his family during a home invasion,” Sorbo posted on X.

“A 3-year-old girl was just r**ed by an intruder. Canadian police chief Jim MacSween told his citizens that ‘your best defense is to just comply.'”

One commenter backed Sorbo’s criticism, writing, “Kevin, these are just 2 examples in Canada in the past month. Crime is truly out of control up here. And yes, the Police Chief told Canadians to just comply.”

The controversy over MacSween’s advice comes as Canada wrestles with cases where homeowners themselves face charges for defending their families.

In one shocking incident, Jeremy David McDonald, a 44-year-old resident of Lindsay, Ontario, woke in the night to find an intruder armed with a crossbow in his apartment.

McDonald confronted and fought the 41-year-old suspect, who sustained life-threatening injuries and had to be airlifted to a Toronto hospital.

Police later arrested McDonald and charged him with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, alleging he “did endanger the life” of the suspect, Michael Kyle Breen.

Breen, meanwhile, faced his own list of charges: possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, breaking and entering, mischief under $5,000, and probation violations. Authorities noted that he was already wanted on unrelated charges.

Once released from the hospital, Breen was taken into custody and charged with additional crimes, including theft.

The decision to charge McDonald infuriated right-wing Canadian politicians.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated plainly on social media, “If someone breaks in, you deserve the right to defend your loved ones and your property — full stop.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford echoed the sentiment, arguing that the case showed the justice system is failing.

“I know if someone breaks into my house or someone else’s, you’re going to fight for your life,” Ford said. “This guy has a weapon … you’re going to use any force you can to protect your family.”

Facing intense criticism, MacSween released a follow-up statement attempting to clarify his position.

He claimed his words were never meant to be political and said they were only intended as advice to reduce fatalities.

“When I told citizens not to take matters into their own hands, it had nothing to do with politics, or with concern over force used against the perpetrators of home invasions,” he stated.

“It was suggested as a tactic in the hopes of preserving lives, should citizens be confront with an armed intruder. When it comes to defending property, material items can be replaced — but lives cannot.”

MacSween acknowledged that there is no universal advice for these high-stress, unpredictable situations but repeated his recommendation to call 911.

“These situations are dynamic, chaotic, and difficult to assess in the moment,” he said.

He also shared condolences for the family of Abdul Aleem Farooqi, the father of three killed in a recent home invasion.

Police reported that Farooqi had attempted to confront three armed suspects when he was fatally shot on August 31.

A fundraiser for his wife and children described him as a “humble man, a devoted husband, and a loving father” who dedicated his life to his family.

Investigators later said that Farooqi’s home was “specifically targeted for a robbery” motivated by money, but that he himself was not the intended victim.

York Regional Police insisted there was “no immediate threat to public safety.”

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