07-31-2010, 03:20 PM
The cuts never fall on the elected officials salaries or benefits, for they are very self-important.
Officials Tell Citizens to âArm Upâ
Gun Rights Roundup
by Buckeye Firearms Association
What happens when you're faced with violent crime and the police can't protect you? Do you cower in fear and hope for the best? Or do you arm yourself and do what you have to do?
Some people think this is a fantasy scenario. After all, we live in America don't we? Who needs guns? It's crazy to think that citizens would have to defend themselves today. And an armed population will just create anarchy!
Really? This very scenario is happening right now. Here, in modern America.
In Oakland, CA, the police chief has publicly announced that officers will not respond to a long list of crimes if they have to lay off cops.
In Hudspeth County, TX, Sheriff Arvin West told citizens to arm themselves. In Ashtabula County, OH, Judge Alfred Mackey gave the same advice. Back in April, the judge is quoted as saying, "Be very careful, be vigilant, get in touch with your neighbors, because we're going to have to look after each other."
Last year, King County, WA, Sheriff Sue Rahr told county residents she would âhave a gunâ if she was faced with burglary or a home invasion.
Also in King County, Sgt. John Urquhart has said that if his agency can't get more funds, they will have to eliminate 48 positions from their patrol staff, which would represent a 20 percent reduction. In addition, they will have to cut 16 positions from their regional police force.
Over the years, too many public officials have tried to create a Utopian era by introducing new public programs based on so-called social justice or the latest sociological fad. But in fact, basic public needs, such as safety, have taken a back seat to these do-nothing projects that have squandered tax dollars.
The result is that in many areas, police are overworked and understaffed, and they're simply not responding to âminorâ crimes. This will certainly embolden criminals to up the ante and see what they can get away with. The good news is that perhaps citizens will rediscover the true meaning of self-reliance.
When faced with violent crime, it makes perfect sense to call the police if you have the time. But that is often not the case. And now with budget cutbacks, not only are police likely to show up after the crime has been committed, they're likely to not show up at all.
Your choice is this situation is simple: submit or fight back.
For those who view this situation as uncivilized, perhaps they should reconsider the meaning of the Second Amendment and the recent rulings that affirm citizens' right to own a gun. An armed society does not mean a violent society. Quite the opposite. The whole point of bearing arms is to create a greater level of domestic tranquility.
Instead of anarchy, an armed citizenry ensures that no matter what happens to the police and other public servants, we can enjoy a degree of control, order, and civility in our own neighborhoods.
Gun Rights Roundup is a joint venture of Buckeye Firearms Association and USCCA. We will keep fighting until every American enjoys their natural right to carry and self-defense. For more news on pro-gun law, politics, and events, click here to subscribe to Buckeye Firearms Association's FREE Newsletter
Officials Tell Citizens to âArm Upâ
Gun Rights Roundup
by Buckeye Firearms Association
What happens when you're faced with violent crime and the police can't protect you? Do you cower in fear and hope for the best? Or do you arm yourself and do what you have to do?
Some people think this is a fantasy scenario. After all, we live in America don't we? Who needs guns? It's crazy to think that citizens would have to defend themselves today. And an armed population will just create anarchy!
Really? This very scenario is happening right now. Here, in modern America.
In Oakland, CA, the police chief has publicly announced that officers will not respond to a long list of crimes if they have to lay off cops.
In Hudspeth County, TX, Sheriff Arvin West told citizens to arm themselves. In Ashtabula County, OH, Judge Alfred Mackey gave the same advice. Back in April, the judge is quoted as saying, "Be very careful, be vigilant, get in touch with your neighbors, because we're going to have to look after each other."
Last year, King County, WA, Sheriff Sue Rahr told county residents she would âhave a gunâ if she was faced with burglary or a home invasion.
Also in King County, Sgt. John Urquhart has said that if his agency can't get more funds, they will have to eliminate 48 positions from their patrol staff, which would represent a 20 percent reduction. In addition, they will have to cut 16 positions from their regional police force.
Over the years, too many public officials have tried to create a Utopian era by introducing new public programs based on so-called social justice or the latest sociological fad. But in fact, basic public needs, such as safety, have taken a back seat to these do-nothing projects that have squandered tax dollars.
The result is that in many areas, police are overworked and understaffed, and they're simply not responding to âminorâ crimes. This will certainly embolden criminals to up the ante and see what they can get away with. The good news is that perhaps citizens will rediscover the true meaning of self-reliance.
When faced with violent crime, it makes perfect sense to call the police if you have the time. But that is often not the case. And now with budget cutbacks, not only are police likely to show up after the crime has been committed, they're likely to not show up at all.
Your choice is this situation is simple: submit or fight back.
For those who view this situation as uncivilized, perhaps they should reconsider the meaning of the Second Amendment and the recent rulings that affirm citizens' right to own a gun. An armed society does not mean a violent society. Quite the opposite. The whole point of bearing arms is to create a greater level of domestic tranquility.
Instead of anarchy, an armed citizenry ensures that no matter what happens to the police and other public servants, we can enjoy a degree of control, order, and civility in our own neighborhoods.
Gun Rights Roundup is a joint venture of Buckeye Firearms Association and USCCA. We will keep fighting until every American enjoys their natural right to carry and self-defense. For more news on pro-gun law, politics, and events, click here to subscribe to Buckeye Firearms Association's FREE Newsletter