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First of all, I don't think that being intelligent or decent is in any way in conflict with the desire to carry a firearm. If I gave that impression I apologise.
The wish to be protected in turbulent times is a reasonable response to my question.
But - doesn't the 2nd amendment say something about gun ownership being tied to organised militia?
Where is this militia in New Orleans?
Instead of desperate people trying to survive in stricken areas, we have desperate people with guns in stricken areas. Does that help or hinder the situation? Which would you prefer?
If I were there, knowing that a proportion of the people had firearms, then yes, I would like to be one of those people with firearms. But I'd much prefer to be there in a situation where noone had firearms at all, or where those who did have firearms were part of an organised militia who, in the absence of government, can use those weapons if necessary, to help establish some form of order.
Going back to the question posed, how does bringing a gun to work help anyone? If we are worried about civil order breaking down, then isn't it reasonable to limit gun ownership to the extent of someone's private property?
I still don't fully understand the mentality that feels the need to carry a deadly weapon as part of my daily life.
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