"Yes, but tackling old ladies is easier than going after looting sniping thugs."
I live in Bush country. As a matter of fact, I live in the exact spot where hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne crossed paths last year in central Florida. We had no looting. Of course, there were a couple of incidents where somebody got shot in the butt while trying to steal a generator, but otherwise, we had no problems.
The reason we had no looting is because we are all heavily armed. An armed society is a polite society. The criminal element does exist here. I know. You see, I own a small, independent jewelry store. I would be one of the first places looted.
When the wind would die down and I could travel, I made my way to my store. Anybody that came into our parking lot that didn't belong got a million candle power spotlight in the eyes and they left. When the local law enforcement came by, I let them know that the shopping center was secure and they could focus on other areas. The local law enforcement here appreciated the locals stepping up and taking responsibility.
Neighbors helped neighbors. I tarped several damaged roofs for my elderly neighbors. We had block party style cookouts. I use a
Big Berky water filter and kept my friends hydrated. Most people I knew had plenty of food stored. There was no flooding, but we did live in the heat and dark with plenty of skeeters for a long time.
The decision to violate our Constitution for "the good of the people" cannot be tolerated. I cannot believe some of the responses I've read on FR today regarding this serious matter. There will be innocent blood shed before this is over.
Image a train derailment in your area and the local law enforcement coming into your house and ripping the gun from your hand and taking you away, "for your own good". This is the proverbial "slippery slope" and FReepers should make sure and put a stop to this.
Monkeywrench, I'm ranting in general and I'm sorry it was in response to your post, so don't take this personally.
FReegards,
DocRock