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Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

(17,502 posts)

7. funny you should mention that

Reply to GreenStormCloud (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 27, 2012, 01:45 PM

Jul 2012

Some cop asked me why I didn't carry. I told him my reasoning at the time (being rural and white, chances of being a victim is close to zero, not worth the hassle) He pointed out a flaw in my thinking at the time. He used the IHOP shooting some time ago as an example of "there is always wrong place wrong time"

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Bloomie can't understand why US police don't all go on strike [View all] TPaine7 Jul 2012 OP

You seem to be implying that law enforcement isn't a crime deterrant. phantom power Jul 2012 #1

Re-read my last sentence. TPaine7 Jul 2012 #2

I think I see what you are saying phantom power Jul 2012 #3

Yes, TPaine7 Jul 2012 #6

It's not like the police are legally obliged to protect you in the best of times. X_Digger Jul 2012 #4

Every cop I know supports concealed carry. GreenStormCloud Jul 2012 #5

funny you should mention that gejohnston Jul 2012 #7