Our constitutional right to bear arms does not create a society without risks of violent crime, and neither would the strictest gun control laws. Guns and violence are a fact of life. The question is whether it is preferable to be defenseless while waiting for the police, or to have the option to arm yourself. We certainly know criminals prefer the former.
I cannot stress how absolutely true this is. Sometimes it takes a bit of tough love and plain language to explain that safety is not guaranteed in a free society. It is the price you ultimately pay.
Update: New New Hampshire presidential straw poll by the state's republican party came out today. Mr. Establishment himself, Mitt Romney, comes out on top with 35% of the vote. Just when I was starting to seriously doubt the state, who comes in at second with 11%? Ron Paul! Other establishment figures such as Pawlenty, Palin, Bachmann, and Gingrich are on the list, but no mention of former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson. Something tells me that Ron Paul's age may ultimately prevent him from running for president again. In that case, Gov. Johnson would be the next best choice. Considering his meager notoriety, it would definitely be an uphill battle.
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