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Old 01-18-2006, 12:40 PM   #37 (permalink)
dksuddeth
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Location: bedford, tx
Quote:
Originally Posted by Leto
a hypothetical situation. However, you are correct with respect to 911, but incorrect about running away. I think it is unfair of you to suggest something like that.

Like I said, I have never seen such an action, and I remind you I live in the downtown area. But if I did, i would call the police. This is what any citizen would do.
and in that 90 seconds to 5 minutes that it takes an officer to respond to your call, what happens to that victim?


Quote:
Originally Posted by Leto
I agree. and I do take responsibility for my own safety (part of point 1 above) having a gun is not a guarrantee. In fact I would submit that it is more of a liability.
I disagree, with the liability. Is it a guarantee? no, but it improves your odds of surviving over not being armed.
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