And here I was looking forward to a quiet weekend.  Let the flames begin!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Knoll" <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff.

> One of the reasons Florida doesn't have as high a problem rate in these
> areas is that a CCW license is simple to obtain.  If you were a
> "questionable character", would you harass some little old lady without
> knowing whether or not she was carrying personal defense?  An armed
society
> is a polite society some have said.  However it is always one's own choice
> in the matter.  You may want to note that California's finest sport both a
> short barreled shotgun AND an "assault rifle" in their pursuit cars these
> days.  Makes one think a bit.
>
> Most 911 responses are crime scene tapers it seems.  Too much crime for
the
> Law Enforcement Officers to get there in time to do any good. Your
personal
> protection in or out of your Vanagon is your responsibility.  The best
> response is hasty flight.
>
> The NM incident is more than likely does not involve a licensed CCW
citizen,
> but we shall see, I suppose.
>
>
> Kristin might still be with us had she been trained in personal defense.
>
>