Tuesday, January 13, 2015

America is a gun culture...

America is a gun culture and should embrace its heritage, notably in this era of increased terrorism and active shooting attacks. A terrorist killed by an armed citizen at the outset of an attack is a terrible recruitment tool for future, would be terrorist. An active shooter shot dead by an armed teacher is a clear disincentive for anyone contemplating an attack on schools. The world has changed. Innocent civilians are more a target than uniformed military or law enforcement.

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but not a bullet. You cannot continue to exercise free speech if you have been killed so doing. In a free society we, as citizens, must become more responsible for our own protection.