When seconds count, the police are only minutes away…
March 20th, 2008 by Brian Withnell
Next time someone tells you that the reason you don’t have to rely on yourself to defend yourself, remember this story from the LA Times
If the attackers had used a knife, baseball bat, or picked up a fire poker from the fireplace once inside, the result would be the same. The police arrive just minutes after the call, but when seconds count, your life will depend on how you will be able to defend yourself. This woman probably would not have been able to defend herself from two men armed with anything without having a firearm to protect herself. And while others may doubt it, I do not doubt that part of the reason for criminals brazenly breaking into homes is because they know the people in CA probably do not have guns (it is very difficult in CA to get a concealed carry permit).
Please note: This is not to say that the police did not do an excellent job here as far as they could. You cannot expect a police officer within seconds of every house in the country. Their professionalism in this case is exemplary, but barring Superman becoming a police officer, they will never be quick enough in cases like this.
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March 20th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Curious how many times this scenario has played itself out in DC over the last 30 years.
March 20th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
This story is the par examplar of the argument against “gun control.” And it will stand as another strong reinforcement of the absolute need for law abiding citizens to have the right to self defense.
March 21st, 2008 at 10:41 am
Memo to Lt. Dan.
They shot her because that it what scum bags do.
Life means nothing to these animals.
Two people in a room. One bad guy, one good guy, in this case a young woman. Bad guy shoots good guy. One story, bad ending.
Alternate scenario somehere other than California. Two people in a room. One bad guy, one good guy. Good guy double taps bad guy the second bad guy sets foot in the room. One story , good ending.
This stuff is not that diffecult to figure out
Lt. Dan.
March 21st, 2008 at 10:11 pm
The reason she got shot may have been as simple as the scum didn’t think anyone was home, realized there was a witness, and killed the witness.
But that is attributing some form of “our” rationality to scum. You can’t.
There are too many instances where scum do things for reasons we would think are totally crazy, like killing someone because they say “take everything, but don’t kill me” because it implies the victim is telling the scum what to do.
March 23rd, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Ever notice when something is this clear cut, liberal stay away in droves?
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:03 pm
yup!!!
March 24th, 2008 at 7:43 am
They have nothing.