Complacency is one of those sneaky little things that can creep up from time to time. Most likely is something we will all battle on some level.
I will admit that complacency is something I struggle with from time to time.
True confessions - I do not like carrying a gun. Sometimes I downright resent it. Its inconvenient. Its uncomfortable. And frankly, its a reminder that I can't always trust my fellow humans. There are times when I think, "I am just going to run to the store for a minute. I think I'll leave my gun at home." BUT, I can't let myself begin to think that way. You can't either. Unless we are ok with the possible ramifications.
I am 56 years old and have never needed a gun a day in my life. Odds are that I will live out the rest of my days and not need a gun. However, I live every day as if I will need my gun before I get home ... because I may.
That is not because I live in fear; I do not. Its because for me, its not about the odds; its about the stakes.
For the record, I still believe the good guys outnumber the bad guys. There are a lot of good people out there. I talk about some of them over on my home page. There are a lot of screwed up people out there too. And there are a few really evil people. And since I have no control over when I might cross paths with one of those evil people, I carry a gun every day of my life, everywhere I can legally carry.
And you know what? That makes me less afraid ... because I am prepared.
And you know what? That makes me less afraid ... because I am prepared.
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