I have opted for the lazy man's security system. I live in a dump and own no saleable possessions. My stereo is out of the stone age, the TV is so old it doesn't have a remote control, the furniture looks like the Salvation Army would reject it, and I have a watch cat. And, of course, my CD's are by people no self respecting burglar has ever heard of.

But I knock on wood and hope that I don't get burgled for there is no way to stop a determined thief. I understand the feeling of being violated, FM, for I have had stuff stolen in the past. Good luck on implementing a good security system.