[eshu]

Given the technological asymmetry between the weapons of govt. and those of the people, self-protection is an illusion and the 4th amendment is moot.

OUCH! You're right, but it hurts to think about...!

[Quix]

You are tooooo correct for comfort, certainly.

Nevertheless, it's better to be able to slow em down than to follow like totally incapacitated sheep.

Then there's Ghandi.

And Jesus.

Awesome principles involved.

I don't really see myself using human arms to protect myself. I could imagine a situation where I might to protect others less able to do so themselves.