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And I commented:
I am a progressive liberal on political and social issues, but I also happen to support the second amendment and my right to defend myself. Those who have posted comments that being armed will only result in more accidental deaths are only speculating on this. In fact, there are law-abiding citizens who legally carry handguns all around you. You just don't know it because they (depending on the state) are trained before they can carry a weapon and carry it concealed. Those of us with concealed carry permits are not crazed, gun-happy thrill seekers. Actually, in my experience, the opposite is true. Others I know who have carry permits are not only law-abiding, they are also keenly aware of their responsibilty to de-escalate potential violence. I do not carry a firearm for immature, ego-driven reasons. When I have a firearm in my car or on my person, I am the same person when I am without a weapon. The difference is that when armed, I am prepared to defend myself or others in a life-threatening situation. If you were faced with a person intent on killing you on the street, you would prefer to have me near you than someone who is unarmed.
