Pacifism does not necessarily preclude self-defense. If some people wish to be victims, then that is their right, but they have no right to demand that all of us dictate that our lives are subject to the whims of criminals. And anyone who will not act in their own self-defense, yet expects others to come to their aid simply because it is "their job", hold a point of view that is, at best, morally bankrupt.
I respectfully suggest, nay, urge, everyone here to read Jeff's Snyder's "Nation of Cowards". This collection of essays goes far deeper than the mere "right to own guns", and cuts to the ethical quick of the ideas and philosophies that underly all of our inalienable rights. Once you have read this book, you will never view the "gun debate" or the "gun grabbers" in the same way ever again, nor for that matter, the actions of our government in it's utlitarian desire to strip us of our rights and liberies.
Click on the graphic or HERE to purchase this excellent treatise on the moral obligations and responsibilities that are part and parcel of being a free people. The price is only $15 a copy and the book is a very quick and worthwhile read. It also makes for a great birthday or Christmas gift. Please note that I have no affiliation with the publisher or author of this book. My only motivation here is to inform and empower those of us who still know, honor, cherish and protect our human freedoms and dignity.
For a sample, I have the main essay from which the book is titled on my website in PDF format HERE .
