Could we see the return of State Citizen Militias? I mean, it's going to get to the point where the criminals will take over. The National Guard and local police will be so stretched thin that they will need all the help they can get. Actually, this kind of situation was the reason for the second amendment and its reference to "a well regulated Militia." In those days, the Militia was made up of private citizens, in fact many States had a requirement that all adult males do time as a Militia Man. Perhaps the States will resurrect the Militia idea and require all households keep a loaded, full-auto assault rifle along with a person who is trained in its operation. That's the way it is in Switzerland. Sounds like a good idea to me because there is only so much security that pad locks and alarm systems can provide. You home alarm might be going off, calling the police, but if the police are completely overwhelmed, they might not get to your house for a couple of hours, if at all.
KC, I've had thoughts along that exact line. I think it would be a great idea, even excepting the full auto rifle/Switzerland model.
Armed neighbors are a good thing IMO. A bunch of unarmed people screams 'easy score' to the criminal mind. I want them to think of my community as a no go.
911 response times are inadequate in my experience, to prevent or stop a crime. By the time they get there, all that's left to do is to pick up the pieces. I prefer not to be one of those pieces. I also feel obliged to help my neighbors defend themselves and their property, should the need arise. From my informal poll of my immediate neighbors, that feeling seems to be mutual. Its a hopeful sign.
Good post.