Wednesday, 7 June 2006
Why the Second Amendment is Vital
« Must Read About Confrontation Between Islam and the West. | Main | Fletchers Legal Team Ask Melcher to Remove Stumbo »Yesterday, an 81 year old store owner was attacked outside his store on River Park Drive in Louisville. After being pistol whipped, the store owner pulled a gun and shot the robbers who then fled the scene. One robber was found five doors down and was taken to the hospital. His partner in crime showed up at another hospital later for treatment of his wounds.
What saved the old man's property and possibly his life? Was it the police? No all they did was arrest the robbers after the event. Then what saved the old gentleman? It was his right under the second amendment to carry a firearm for personal protection. If the anti-gun nuts had their way this poor fellow would have been beaten, robbed, and left for dead. Instead he was able to fend off his attackers.
This story is another example of a firearm being used as a tool. In the hands of a criminal a gun can be used to cause great harm. These criminals should be punished severely. On the other hand, a gun in the hand of a law abiding citizen is a tool for good. In this case, it saved the gentleman's life. In general, it affords all law abiding citizens the ability to protect one's self, family, and property in a way that the government can not. That is why it is vital that we constantly defend the second amendment and our right as law abiding citizens to self protection.
UPDATE: It appears that Wilson had a concealed carry permit. To bad for the gun banners that those pesky carry permits can be effective. On a down side, it looks like the police department hastaken Wilson's Glock .40 for evidence. What a crock! They should give the man his gun back immediately!
