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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
pretty much, yes. because it's always going to be some person out there declaring that the odds of being a victim are infinitesimal, so you don't need a gun....but they are never there when someone is actually a victim. So pretty much, your quoting stats is an irrelevant waste of time because people still die.
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While not "an irrelevant waste of time," I feel the same way.
The excuse:
"Oh, I only have a 0.04% chance of getting hit by a distracted, cellphone-blabbing driver in a zillion-pound SUV while crossing the street today." doesn't do jack diddly-shit once you're one of 0.04% that gets hit and ends up in the hospital with cast on your arms, legs, and love muscle. Turns out insurance companies still charge the same whether you're a Mr. Cocky McFuckypants or a realistic old hermit. Turns out to be a case of "last place ya looked" syndrome. Body massage - GO!
Hey, statistics are good for educational purposes, studies, and being snarky... but shouldn't be something on which you bet your life.
Pfft... I sure don't. Turns out I like this life thing lots.
That and... I'm not a genius.
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Then again, I have my concealed carry permit and rarely carry when I'm by myself out 'n about. I almost always carry when I'm out on dates. Bodyguard syndrome?