Posted: 10/20/2009 4:48:04 AM EDT
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Felons learning hard lesssons By The News Tribune Felonious behavior is becoming more dangerous, if two recent incidents are any indication. During a home invasion on Oct. 5, one of the intruders was shot and killed by one of the occupants of the mobile home. And an armed assailant is recovering from wounds after he was shot Oct. 13 by one of the people he was attempting to herd into a building housing law offices on East Capitol Avenue. In the first case, the weapon was kept in the home, which always has been allowed to defend people and property. In the second incident, the assailant was shot by someone who qualifies under the conceal and carry law. Sheriff Greg White is a proponent of the conceal and carry law, passed by lawmakers in 2003 after Missouri voters rejected a similar law in 1999. The law requires people to attain a standard of proficiency with weapons before they are permitted to carry a concealed gun. Proponents of the law believe it offers a greater sense of security and decreases crime by prompting felons to consider the consequences of armed confrontation. We confess to harboring some reservations about the concealed carry law. Our fear was an increase in guns in public would result in more guns being displayed prematurely and/or more accidents. White said recently: “All the fears over conceal and carry have never manifested.” We concede the point. Anecdotal evidence does not suggest an increase in accidents or unprovoked gunplay. The evidence, however, does show people defending themselves from harm. The message being sent to felons is don't bring a weapon to a crime unless you're prepared to accept the risk. This editorial ran in the Jefferson City News Tribune on Tuesday, October 20th. |
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it's sad people are just now realizing this You will NEVER see an editorial like this in a newspaper in: Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Detroit New York L. A. etc. The "sheeple" still think that Law Enforcement will keep them safe 24/7, they still don't realize that for the most part Law Enforcement is REACTIVE! Picking up the pieces of what is left, taking evidence, zipping the body bag! Justin should be a role model for all of us! PursuitSS |
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it's sad people are just now realizing this You will NEVER see an editorial like this in a newspaper in: Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Detroit New York L. A. etc. The "sheeple" still think that Law Enforcement will keep them safe 24/7, they still don't realize that for the most part Law Enforcement is REACTIVE! Picking up the pieces of what is left, taking evidence, zipping the body bag! Justin should be a role model for all of us! PursuitSS +1 I could only wish the KCStar would run stories like this.......unfortunately I hope the paper goes under and the ugly building they work from is leveled! |
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Felons learning hard lesssons
By The News Tribune Felonious behavior is becoming more dangerous, if two recent incidents are any indication.
During a home invasion on Oct. 5, one of the intruders was shot and killed by one of the occupants of the mobile home.
And an armed assailant is recovering from wounds after he was shot Oct. 13 by one of the people he was attempting to herd into a building housing law offices on East Capitol Avenue.
In the first case, the weapon was kept in the home, which always has been allowed to defend people and property.
In the second incident, the assailant was shot by someone who qualifies under the conceal and carry law.
Sheriff Greg White is a proponent of the conceal and carry law, passed by lawmakers in 2003 after Missouri voters rejected a similar law in 1999.
The law requires people to attain a standard of proficiency with weapons before they are permitted to carry a concealed gun. Proponents of the law believe it offers a greater sense of security and decreases crime by prompting felons to consider the consequences of armed confrontation.
We confess to harboring some reservations about the concealed carry law. Our fear was an increase in guns in public would result in more guns being displayed prematurely and/or more accidents.
White said recently: “All the fears over conceal and carry have never manifested.”
We concede the point.
Anecdotal evidence does not suggest an increase in accidents or unprovoked gunplay.
The evidence, however, does show people defending themselves from harm.
The message being sent to felons is don't bring a weapon to a crime unless you're prepared to accept the risk.
This editorial ran in the Jefferson City News Tribune on Tuesday, October 20th. Holy crap, I can't believe they printed that. |
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"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life!" from "Beyond This Horizon" a 1942 Science Fiction Novel
"You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once!" from "Time Enough For Love" a 1973 Science Fiction Novel Author Robert A. Heinlein - 1907-1988 Raised in Kansas City, MO |
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"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life!" from "Beyond This Horizon" a 1942 Science Fiction Novel "You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once!" from "Time Enough For Love" a 1973 Science Fiction Novel Author Robert A. Heinlein - 1907-1988 Raised in Kansas City, MO I think you might be one my favorite LEO acquaintances |
