Ravenwood - 11/30/04 06:15 AM
So, you think there isn't much of a reason to carry a gun while you're shopping this holiday season? Think again:
VIRGINIACarrying a gun for protection isn't for everyone. But I would much rather have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
Employee arrested: An employee at a Michaels crafts store in the Fairfax area has been arrested after ordering a customer into a back room and holding her at knifepoint, Fairfax County police said yesterday.The incident allegedly occurred about 6:50 p.m. Sunday at the Michaels in the Pan Am Shopping Center on Nutley Street. Police said a 23-year-old woman was grabbed and escorted to the back of the store. Once there, the employee pulled a knife and ordered the woman to take off her clothes, police said. The woman was able to reason with the employee and escaped unharmed.
Police obtained a charge of abduction with intent to defile against Michael A. Thomas, 19, of the 3100 block of Babashaw Court in the Fairfax area. Police said he was being held yesterday in the Fairfax jail.
Your concluding sentence reminds me of an oft-played commercial here. "It's better to know me and not need me, than to need me and not know me"
Yes, thanks to King Stahlman Bail Bonds, that ditty clunks around in my head quite frequently.
Posted by: Da Goddess at December 1, 2004 3:24 AMOft-used, but still relevant:
Know guns, know peace and safety. No guns, no peace nor safety.
If that customer had been armed, trained and aware (yes, the last two are very important), Mr. Thomas would not necessarily have been so relied upon to accept "reason".
Thankfully, the victim kept her wits about her and was able to appeal to her assailant in some manner which drew upon his conscience. One should not be willing (nor compelled) to count upon "reason" alone to preserve their safety. It is not likely that an assailant will be in a "reasonable" frame of mind!
"Reason", backed up by the absolute will to draw and fire your weapon to defend your life preserves not only your safety, but the right to keep and bear arms as well.
You only have the rights which you are willing to fight for.
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