"Why, then, insist on dismissing prudent home defense as unnecessary, unimportant or even "paranoia"?"

Jack, I never stated any of those things nor am I dismissing anyone's position on home defense anymore than you are dismissing car accidents or radon. If you feel I've belittled you or you feel I've belittled home defense in comparing it to anything else, you are mistaken. I think you have missinterpreted me.