NRA peddles myth of armed 'good guys'
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After listening to the National Rifle Association press conference, I look forward to a similar address from the world's drug dealers. It would be interesting to be lectured on the need for additional expenditure on medication, rehab, counselling and so
This represents the feeblest form of myth-making. It might be possible to select a “good guy” with a gun on Monday morning. But circumstances are subject to change.
Just ask the 51 families of “green on blue” killings in Afghanistan. Uniformed and vetted “good guys” are not automatically what they seem. Furthermore, this horrible tragedy began with a “good guy” – a primary school head teacher – being executed with her own weapon.
Does the logic extend to an armed guard outside each and every teenage bedroom?
Good luck if you really do intend to head down that road.
JACK ERNEST
BANGKOK
