Gunless people, those who steadfastly refuse to keep and bear arms, practice marksmanship or learn gun safety create certain burdens for the rest of society.
- Gunless people increase the need for police protection, by being unable to fend for themselves in certain dire emergencies.
- By remaining unarmed, a gunless person becomes a “free rider,” obtaining safety and protection against criminal activity through the responsible actions of others.
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Thanks, Nino.
Interesting point that people who refuse to defend themselves are free riding.
ReplyDeleteGood post, and interesting point on the free riding! Thanks!
ReplyDelete@Andy and NFO - Makes sense. In an area where there are known to be folks with guns the bad guys don't know who is "safe" to choose. So those without guns get a pass because of those who have them.
ReplyDeleteThat'll work for them up to a point. No concealed handgun license holder has any obligation to protect them in a "situation" in public. No gun owner is obligated to protect their property either.
ReplyDeleteThe supports suspending that "free ride" are gossamer thin.