Posted: 10/2/2006 7:38:01 AM EDT
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Personal Protection, a Personal Responsibility By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com) The fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America brought the horror of that day back into the homes of millions of Americans. As usual, the establishment media exploited the tragedy to bolster television ratings by bringing every possible so-called expert on the air to discuss how 9/11 changed America. Countless hours were also spent discussing the results of the 9/11 commission and how the government needs to protect us from harm. It's true that part of the government's job is to protect American interests, but it is simply impossible for the federal government, or local police, to protect individual Americans. The establishment media experts don't acknowledge that the personal security and safety of each American is each individual's own personal responsibility. Establishment media safety consultants often ignore that it is up to each American to assure their own security when confronted with crime or the threat or terrorism. Supreme Court rulings in several cases, most notably, Castle Rock vs. Gonzales, have cemented in the mind of self-defense experts that the government has no constitutional obligation to protect people from harm. The ruling was based on the failure of the police in Castle Rock to adequately enforce a restraining order leading to the kidnapping, and eventual murder, of three young children. Such a ruling was not precedent setting and instead was well established constitutional law. Yet, most Americans still believe it is their right to be protected by local, state and federal officials. Regardless of the anecdotal and legal proof, that it is simply not the case. Personal protection is, however, another personal responsibility that the establishment media, and those on the left, want to see given over to the federal government. For the rest of this fantastic article please go to buckeyefirearms.org/article3298.html |
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