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My car broke down tonight in a rural area. We call the police because we are in a bad place. He shows up and the first thing I tell him is that I have a concealed carry permit and I have a gun in the car. I ask him if I can take it out and put it in my son's car. My wife also had 2 guns.
Because I was honest, played by the rules, and didn't pose a threat there wasn't a problem. I have taught in urban schools. The problem isn't police. The problem isn't race. The problem is a growing disrespect for everyone. Yes there are too many killings by police. Yes some of them are unjustified. However the issue of respect and personal responsibility must be part of the discussion.
I have sympathy for the issue. I don't think the point is invalid. But the movement needs to stop causing destruction and chaos and accept responsibility for the actions of criminals. This boy had warrants and was the subject of a domestic disturbance call. Any other time there would be outrage because he is a serial abuser. He gets plugged for fighting and resisting and suddenly he's a hero. Surely to goodness out of 1,000 people they can find a martyr that's not a career criminal.
Because I was honest, played by the rules, and didn't pose a threat there wasn't a problem. I have taught in urban schools. The problem isn't police. The problem isn't race. The problem is a growing disrespect for everyone. Yes there are too many killings by police. Yes some of them are unjustified. However the issue of respect and personal responsibility must be part of the discussion.
I have sympathy for the issue. I don't think the point is invalid. But the movement needs to stop causing destruction and chaos and accept responsibility for the actions of criminals. This boy had warrants and was the subject of a domestic disturbance call. Any other time there would be outrage because he is a serial abuser. He gets plugged for fighting and resisting and suddenly he's a hero. Surely to goodness out of 1,000 people they can find a martyr that's not a career criminal.
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