"There is no news in the truth, and no truth in the news."
"The revolution will not be televised... Instead it will be filmed from multiple angles via cell phone cameras, promptly uploaded to YouTube, Tweeted about, and then shared on Facebook, pending a Wi-Fi connection."
When I was in uniform, I carried because I was looking for trouble. Given the same patrol areas, it usually wasn't too hard to find.
No one should be forced to carry. Outside of work, I carry because I choose to.
I don't go wandering around looking for darkness but I always carry a flashlight. Darkness happens. I'm afraid of the dark and a flashlight will help me find someone who can be brave with me until the light returns.
Be safe.
Funny you mention it- I have pretty much stopped drinking since I started carrying.
+1 for not wanting to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. That's what I try to do anyway. Sucks I can't go walking at 3am anymore though![]()