And here I was looking forward to a quiet weekend. Let the flames begin! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Knoll" <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 6:00 PM Subject: Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff.
> One of the reasons Florida doesn't have as high a problem rate in these > areas is that a CCW license is simple to obtain. If you were a > "questionable character", would you harass some little old lady without > knowing whether or not she was carrying personal defense? An armed society > is a polite society some have said. However it is always one's own choice > in the matter. You may want to note that California's finest sport both a > short barreled shotgun AND an "assault rifle" in their pursuit cars these > days. Makes one think a bit. > > Most 911 responses are crime scene tapers it seems. Too much crime for the > Law Enforcement Officers to get there in time to do any good. Your personal > protection in or out of your Vanagon is your responsibility. The best > response is hasty flight. > > The NM incident is more than likely does not involve a licensed CCW citizen, > but we shall see, I suppose. > > > Kristin might still be with us had she been trained in personal defense. > > |
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