Go back and read our entire conversation carefully, especially my questions and criticisms.
I did. I think you’re taking something very simple and trying to make it complex. I did a research paper many moons ago when I was in college about gun control and it’s effects on society. There are numerous studies out there to support the fact that an armed society is a less crime ridden society. I wish I could remember details... there was a town - in FL I think - that had a rising crime problem - especially against women. They ran a very publicized campaign to arm it’s citizens - especially women - and the crime rates dropped dramatically. Now, if it works in ONE town, why would you think it wouldn’t work in the larger ones? It makes no sense to me for you to choose to disbelieve - it’s a logical extension of previous experiences.
Some FReeper names are hard to figure out. Yours on the other hand....Blackbird.