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http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_a62370a4-5950-11df-8b74-001cc4c03286.html?mode=story
Last weekend there were several shootings in the Rapid City area. Two of those involved armed citizens defending themselves. The staff editorial above begrudgingly acknowledged the right if the victims to defend themselves, while at the same time explicitly urging others not to carry or use guns in self-defense. Old gems such as "...wild west...," and "we wouldn't want to encourage such bold behavior, since pulling a gun on a criminal often triggers more violence" were used.
Please read the editorial and comment or call the RCJ to let them know how you feel. I'm working on writing a "rebuttal."
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_a62370a4-5950-11df-8b74-001cc4c03286.html?mode=story
Last weekend there were several shootings in the Rapid City area. Two of those involved armed citizens defending themselves. The staff editorial above begrudgingly acknowledged the right if the victims to defend themselves, while at the same time explicitly urging others not to carry or use guns in self-defense. Old gems such as "...wild west...," and "we wouldn't want to encourage such bold behavior, since pulling a gun on a criminal often triggers more violence" were used.
Please read the editorial and comment or call the RCJ to let them know how you feel. I'm working on writing a "rebuttal."