We need to be able to protect ourselves!

After reading Robert Denman's March 3rd article, I had to write. "Suck it up or do something" that's what you said Mr. Denman. What exactly are we supposed to do while some piece of filth is raping someone, breaking into your home etc.. what? Shall we hold a candlelight vigil? You indicated about the failure of systems set in place which fail due to the communities apathy. Here's a clue; we as citizens have no rights when it comes to protecting ourselves. If we are to use a firearm or weapon of any kind to protect ourselves, we'll be prosecuted, or be sued civilly by the criminal. We are not allowed to protect ourselves. Everyday I see in the news about innocent victims who decided protected themselves by the use of a firearm or weapon and then they are prosecuted for doing so. If the teachers at Columbine had carried a gun, would they and the students be alive today? Gun advocates and those that wish to protect themselves; we need to fight back, we're losing our rights. To the anti-gun people, get this straight; There won't be a cop on every corner to protect you. Until we are allowed to fight back on equal footing without fear of prosecution, (I'm not talking about vigilantism) all the crying, whimpering and worthless candlelight vigils won't mean a thing, you'll still be placing loved ones in caskets.

John Wilson

Longview, WA.