K96771 -
That link was absolutely amazing. As I don't go looking for it, I hadn't read anything like that. The anti-gun thinking is absolutely beyond belief.
I'm sure there are similar sentiments from those who opposed allowing carrying guns for self defense in National Parks.
It's truly unfortunate that there are no guaranteed "safe zones", such as National Parks, where criminals are simply not permitted entry, or "safe activities", such as bicycling, which automatically provide immunity from attack.
However, since we do seem to have a fairly large number of criminals free to move about at will, it seems that exercising the right of self-defense is simply rational.
As expressed by others, the typical CCW permit holder isn't interested in committing a violent act, just getting home in one piece.