Gun advocates have been making the case for years that the mere sight of a firearm stops crime before it happens. On a geopolitical level the same concept is known as deterrence. The proper response to unprovoked aggression is a vigorous and overwhelming counter-response.
Contrast the above with the situation in Britain today where the victim is not allowed to strike back even in self-defense. The result has been a crime wave most especially in burglaries while the resident is still in the home. The Brits would have us believe this makes them more civilized. No, it’s merely decadent.
History tells us that when the Vandals arrived before Rome, the men of the city refused to man the walls. The populace was sold into slavery, the city looted and burned. It’s what you get every time when citizens refuse their basic obligation for self-defense. A man can stand on his feet or live under the boot. It’s a choice.
