[relee]

I know the cops can not protect me but I want to see my tax dollars at work.. I will feel safer when I see lots of cops, for as long as this sniper is on the loose.

[Travis McGee]

If you see lots of cops, you are getting no extra protection, the cop standing near you is just another potential victim with a useless pistol.

The cop who will provide you protection is the one you do NOT see who is beating the bushes in potential shooting sites, keeping the sniper from feeling safe as he sneaks in and out.

The sniper likes to feel safe, he takes great care in selecting his escape route and shoot site. If cops are all over them, he will stop or go elsewhere.

[Conservababe]

Well, deah, I hope that the detail of Secret Service that Bush has sent out, will be at your beck and call on your errands and such. Just remember that President Reagan was shot surrounded by them.

I am not being unkind. I am just trying to tell you that the police cannot protect you, ever. Nor, can you protect yourself from all harm.

But, arm yourself and be vigilant. That is not to say that you are safe, either, in doing so, but it helps.