[toddst]

I'm always intrigued that people think death is not the toughest sentence. If this is the case, why do so many fail to resist robbers, tyrants, etc and obey?? It's because they fear death and they hope they can escape with their lives, if not their dignity.

We aren't teaching proper survival mindset. Victims freeze up because they aren't mentally and emotionally willing to be aware of their surroundings from a personal security standpoint. Neither are most people prepared to fight rather than submit. This is a big part of the anti-gun mentality. The anti-gunners claim (and promote) that our system of laws and enforcement will protect you - NOT!

Do all you can to avoid being a potential victim (always be aware of your suroundings.) However, also be fully prepared to react quickly and forcefully to protect yourself if doing so becomes necessary.

[Skywalk]

I agree with you, but don't you think that when people cooperate with hostage-takers, robbers and the like it's because they feel, in the end, they will be avoiding death(however wrong they may be) ??

I just believe that death is something that we naturally want to avoid(except Islamokazis) and even irrationally we act in a manner we see as leading to our survival. Meaning that death IS the ultimate price.

[johnny7]

Most criminals are not good with a firearm. They don't belong to revolver clubs.

Resist them to the end. If you carry, be prepared to use it.

I was heartened that both Carrs got the death penalty. I thought one of them would just be charged w/rape.

Maybe America is waking up or at least tossing in bed.

[xJones]

We aren't teaching proper survival mindset.

Bump to that one. You may get killed, but it's better to go down fighting than what happened to the Wichita victims.