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From: brooks@lll-crg.ARPA (Eugene D. Brooks III)
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Subject: Re: Re: Personal Defense
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Date: Sat, 6-Apr-85 01:36:37 EST
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> The only 'weapon' I ever carry is my car keys.  When I go into a
> public parking lot I carry them in my hand.
> I figure a quick swipe across the face of an assailant would be
> enough to let me get away.  (I can run pretty fast!)
> I don't like the idea of everyone walking around with guns and
> knives on them.  The probability of getting seriously injured
> in public increases each time another person 'ARMS' themself.
> 
>  - Bill Cambre   ATTISL   ahuta!45223wc   (201) 834-3788

I agree that the probability of good citizens getting hurt accidentally
goes up by epsilon each time a good citizen carries a weapon.  You are
missing an important factor that offsets this negative.  A good citizen
carrying a weapon is in a position to help someone else being attacked.
The probability of a well trained individual helping another is far greater
than hurting someone by accident.

Scratch a mugger with car keys!  You must be joking.  I suggest that you
avoid getting the mugger pissed and just run.  Your chances will be better.