[Jack Wilson]

Whats wrong with taking 17 minutes to get there anyway? Ever try driving in Chicago? Do people expect to be assigned their own personal cops, waiting by the front door?

[Lazamataz]

Whats wrong with taking 17 minutes to get there anyway? Ever try driving in Chicago? Do people expect to be assigned their own personal cops, waiting by the front door?

No. I expect to have access to concealable firearms to protect myself against thugs, muggers, and in the case of my future wife, rapists during the 20 minutes to one hour it will take a police officer to respond.

[Rollee]

That was not the point of posting the article or the accompanying commentary. The point was that if this woman was able to defend herself, she would not have to depend on the police for her safety. Everyone who is familiar with the city, and has cops for friends knows all about the traffic and crime that exists in the neighborhoods. Why should I put my safety and my family's safety in the hands of someone else, especially in the face of a life threatening situation? This woman had no chance, and the police and orders of protection were useless to her. The traffic had noting to do with it.

[monday]

"Do people expect to be assigned their own personal cops, waiting by the front door?"

In Chicago, yes. Government will not allow people to protect themselves, so government should be held liable for every citizen that dies as a result of the goverments inability to provide protection. Just another unintended consequence of excessive government regulation.

[eno_]

You are joking, right?

[Pistias]

Do people expect to be assigned their own personal cops, waiting by the front door?

Naw, howsabout just a pit bull--or better yet, a shotgun? Oh, yeah...