In 1974 the district court in Washington DC ruled that the Police have no legal obligation to protect the public.
In the 70's laws where passed which make guns illegal in Washington D.C. They started a government "Buy-Back" of the weapons. Turn them in or else.
A couple months after that, 4 long time criminals invaded the home of three female roommates.
Two of the women stayed hidden upstairs while one was caught and raped over the course of 3 hours by the men. The two called the police three times, and three times saw the police cars drive by the house and leave.
They sued, and lost, based on the judgment I stated before.
So no, the government doesn't have to protect you.
Geeks in America, or atleaste the ones I know, pack heat. I for one carry a Glock 27.40 or a Glock 21.45
In the state I live in, you can get permits to carry a weapon, and with a little time each week, you can feel as secure as a person can without hiring some armed body guards.
But then, as I said before, too bad you live in London, where its illegal to have a plasic BB Gun, while bad guys get whatever they want.
Your only hope is to let your government protect you.
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As a matter of fact, no.
In 1974 the district court in Washington DC ruled that the Police have no legal obligation to protect the public.
In the 70's laws where passed which make guns illegal in Washington D.C. They started a government "Buy-Back" of the weapons. Turn them in or else.
A couple months after that, 4 long time criminals invaded the home of three female roommates.
Two of the women stayed hidden upstairs while one was caught and raped over the course of 3 hours by the men. The two called the police three times, and three times saw the police cars drive by the house and leave.
They sued, and lost, based on the judgment I stated before.
So no, the government doesn't have to protect you.
Geeks in America, or atleaste the ones I know, pack heat. I for one carry a Glock 27 .40 or a Glock 21 .45
In the state I live in, you can get permits to carry a weapon, and with a little time each week, you can feel as secure as a person can without hiring some armed body guards.
But then, as I said before, too bad you live in London, where its illegal to have a plasic BB Gun, while bad guys get whatever they want.
Your only hope is to let your government protect you.