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I think this is a message that women have to carry to women. Too many people (men and women) want to think that they live in a "safe" neighborhood and nothing bad can happen to them.

As I tried to say, weapons are among the last steps, not the first. The process has to start with understanding the need, taking responsibility, situational awareness, and such simple steps as locking doors and outdoor lighting.

You're in Crossfire's neighborhood, more or less.

- Jim

Hoi Polloi wrote:It makes me want to set up a fund to sponsor the CHL class for any women who hold protective orders or are legally identified as victims of crimes against a person.

Getting a CHL is one of the last steps in realizing that each person is responsible for her or his own well-being.

How can people be persuaded that they need to start down that road?

That would include not associating with drug addicts, convicted felons, and other criminals. These people are quick to dirty their own back yard, as in this sad case.

In this case, the victim walked into her house and was immediately assaulted. No weapon would have saved her if she was not mentally prepared.

Here are a few more scum-of-the-earth cases:
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http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_ ... 361132.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


- Jim

The cream of America's youth was arrested at 8 a.m. today:
http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Suspect- ... 91384.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim