That problem lies strictly with the inept local government, which are violating the second amendment by disarming individuals. The gated communities are to be commended for having the sense to protect their inhabitants and their property when the locals couldn't or wouldn't do so.
"That problem lies strictly with the inept local government, which are violating the second amendment by disarming individuals. The gated communities are to be commended for having the sense to protect their inhabitants and their property when the locals couldn't or wouldn't do so."
Actually the governor in NO is calling the shots, whatever was of the local appears to be in name only. Personally, I do not object to individuals "protecting" themselves and property.
What I want to know is why the "gated communities" are left in tact and the regular citizen is disarmed. It is NOT about demanding the "gated communities be disarmed, but WHY, under what authority does one individual have rights and another does not.
I do not live in a gated community, am exposed on four sides, so say a disaster happens in my area, and the decision is made for me to evacuate, I want to know what my rights are NOW, instead of waiting for the disaster.
I have no problems with gated communities and private security firms. There was no wide brushes meant in my post.
However, if you missed my post 1 due to the length of the article, please take note of it.
The politicians in LA are corrupt. There is a large number of corrupt businesses there too. That combination, along with the hiring of private security companies and the history of eminent domain is what raised the alarms in my head.