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.