Posted by
Dave on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 9:50:11 PM
Apparently in the great state of Florida, it’s ok to “meet force with force” to defend yourself on the street, in a bar, or even at a ball game. And now, the
crime rate is the lowest it’s been since 1971. Finally, some legislature that makes sense.
Maybe, just maybe, the great founders of our wonderful country were on to something when they suggested that it was ok for people to carry a gun (see Bill of Rights – Amendment 2). You see, the idea is this: a thug on the street carrying a gun feels all bad and tough, he’s not afraid to rob you because there’s a good chance you don’t have a gun and he does. But let’s assume that lots of folk carry guns. I mean tons of people. So many people carry guns that you seldom see someone without a gun. If that’s the case, that same thug may not be quite so sure of himself. Especially since his best friend tried to rob an older lady two weeks ago, got shot in the thigh, and won’t be having kids anytime soon.
Of course, there’s the argument that if everyone is allowed to carry a gun then shootouts will rule the street. But let’s think about that, thug from above decides he’ll play the lottery on Friday night trying to rob a little man walking down a dark street. Little does he know that the little man has been taking shooting lessons from the local police force (since they have more time and money on their hands due to the dwindling crime rate). Little man shoots thug and thug dies. Since most violent criminals are repeat offenders, the more that get shot on the street, the fewer that will be around for next years data. I think it’d be safe to assume that eventually the crime rate will fall dramatically. Most of those on the verge of crime would think twice, and those stupid enough to continue would eventually be killed off.
Survival of the fittest if you will.
Now, if we could just get drugs legalized and readily available . . .
Ya'll come back now, ya hear!