Recent incidents of violence in Norway and London have made us understandably uncomfortable here at home, as many fear that a worsening economy will lead to violence and unrest in American cities. This is why Congress must view the economy as its first priority and a matter of national security: unless and until we get our fiscal house in order to foster economic growth, civil society will continue to deteriorate.
The fundamental lesson every American should learn from these incidents is that government cannot protect us. No matter how many laws we pass, no matter how many police or federal agents we put on the streets, a determined individual or group can still cause great harm. Both Norway and England have strict gun control laws, and London in particular has security cameras monitoring nearly all public areas. But laws and spy cameras are useless in the face of lawless mobs or sick mass killers. Only private individuals on the scene could have prevented or lessened these tragedies. And we should remember that theft, arson, and property damage were not the only criminal acts in London – innocent bystanders were assaulted and killed as well. In those instances deadly force used in self-defense would have been fully justified.
Perhaps the only good that can come from these terrible events is a reinforced understanding that we as individuals are responsible for our safety and the safety of our families. This means, frankly, that we must safely own and use firearms to deter or prevent criminal assaults on our homes and persons. It is absurd to think police or government agents can protect 310 million Americans around the clock.
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This is another reason to call, write, email your legislators to move on the NRA backed law of “Shall Issue” legislation, 43 other states have it now.
What it is, is simply that the governing local law enforcement body, “Shall Issue” any law abiding citizen whom has passed a criminal background check, and a qualified pistol training course, shall be issued a concealed carry permit.
This legislation has not created the “Wild West” as the “Gun Haters” said it would, it has helped reduce crime in every state that has it.
An armed society, is a polite society.
WROL I am set to take care of my faimly if need be. Some might call me a preper but I know not to rely on others to take care me. I will never be a sheep.
I too am a prepper and know how to take care of mayself and my family. I am always....um...prepared to do whatever it takes. The "law" is unjust to deprive us of the tools necessary to defend ourselves. Why should we have to beg elected officials for the right to defend ourselves? We can still carry a loaded long gun as long as it isn't concealed, in a vehicle, or carried with the intent to unlawfully injure someone. We should ALL make it a point to do just that. Do it openly. Do it safely. Do it regularly.
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