- Jan 12, 2012
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Here's the problem. The citizens of this country have, by and large, ceased to understand the concept of vigilance. The burden of protection of personal property or life falls first on the potential victim. If individuals took responsibility for their own rights, and took the measures necessary to protect them, then the only function of the police would be to bring justice after a crime has been committed.
The apathy of the public at large has lead to a reliance on law enforcement alone to give peace of mind in frightening situations. Law enforcement, as an extension of government has simply done what government always does when apathy sets in on a certain aspect of daily life. It intrudes on that formerly individual responsibility, performs the role less effectively, and infringes on the rights of law abiding citizens in the process. Over time this gradual intrusion slowly becomes the norm, and so called Constitutionalists give in to the fear factor, allowing their rights to slip through their fingertips without even knowing it. Worse yet, those who see through the lies, and interpret the Constitution as it was written are called radicals, or alarmists.
To the examples of men standing in front of your house while your wife and kids are home alone, is it not YOUR HOME, is it not YOUR WIVE'S LIFE, if so then it must also be YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to arm your wife, to train with your wife regularly, to ensure that you are both equipped to protect your own rights. If nothing happens with the men in front of your house then all is well. If they begin to trespass on your property then you are within your right, and moreover you are obligated, to do something about it. The police needn't be involved in anything but the investigation after the crime is attempted.
The point at which we demand that the government preemptively take action against a perceived, and unsubstantiated threat is the point at which we surrender all freedoms. The purpose of law enforcement is to bring about justice. How can you bring to justice someone who has not yet committed a crime.
Damnit arthrimus, you're a genius!