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Really, they thought I would be more dangerous there than at home, and I didn't want to argue with them when their opinions were so different.

I hear you! I guess it wouldn't be the smart thing to do in that situation. But it seems that you've take the best decision you could make right there, that moment. It's useless to start disctutions with legal organ forces like police....

We are happy with what we choose. Not forced

I understand that. I'm saying that I would have done the same :)