Remember the Boston marathon bombing? Remember the citizens of Watertown MA cowering in their homes while paramilitary police rifled through the neighborhood? These people are typical north-easterners and although there are exceptions in the rural areas, for the most part they are incapable of acting responsibly and independently. Just look at who they send to congress.
When I think of these metrosexual effete types, I am reminded of the puny 5th century Romans in Italy running for cover as the roaming bands of barbarians raped & pillaged.
I think that the northeast can look forward to martial law and further oppression. Perhaps someday, they will invite UN troops in to carry out firearms confiscation.
Seriously. Read the book, even if you dont agree with all the premises that have been laid down to drive the plot (I dont either). Dont get hung up on trivialities, investigate it for the deeper concepts.
1st century