The best quote for this kind of thread, is "when seconds count the police are always minutes late".
The police are not obligated in any form to protect individuals or familys. They are only obligated to protect society in general.
Here is the court ruling that established this.
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But since we are on this topic, why dont i show you some effective anti gun, anti rape methods, that should be employed.
-"Tell your attacker that you have a disease or are menstruating," reads one tip on the list.
"Vomiting or urinating may also convince the attacker to leave you alone," reads another.
these are "last resort" anti rape tips, that were given out, in a state. These are apparently good alternatives to self defense.(im sarcastic if you cant tell)
Ohh and lets not forget the anti rape whistle!
The purpose of a gun, is to show it to deter a person, and hopefully to never have to fire it. But if the situation is bad enough then the gun should be strong enough to stop the person or group of people. Also, the right to bear arms (or "the right to bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED APON") exists mostly, as a other form of checks and balance on the government. We are obligated as citizens of the USA that if our government becomes to oppressive we then are to raise arms, and to abolish the oppresive government, and reform the nation. The right to bear arms exists, to protect and ensure that all the other ammendments are protected. We would still be part of britain today, without the founders riseing up against the oppressive goverment.
Any ways, that is all for now.