The Times we Live in Today! Be Aware of Your Surroundings, Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

[Robin]

Hi Folks,

After watching quite a lot of the Zimmerman trial and now seeing the aftermath of violence, I would like to share my feelings and some things I have said to my family members.

We know that what we witnessed with the Not Guilty verdict, was our Justice system working. We also know that we are not living in a country run by people that actually love this country or that care about the citizens. When a man is found not guilty by a jury of his peers, after all evidence is presented by the state, and now the lawless DOJ is considering bringing charges on him for Civil Rights violations, we are living in very scary times.

The FBI already found that Zimmerman had no racial bias. Eric Holder is one of the radicals running the country, led by the radical President. The thing that concerns me is that this can be any of us in the future! Think about it.

We also have the likes of the NAACP, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. All who feed off the racial divides they can create. It is how they make their money. They live off the backs of their own people, while pretending to actually care about them. Keeping their own down is their lifeblood.

Add radical groups like The Black Panthers and now the CPUSA and we have a horrible mixture conjuring up what appears to me, as the way to fuel race wars. The radicals need chaos to further their agenda. To "Fundamentally Transform" a Nation! They have also set race relations back 50 years in the process.

The reason for my post is to just remind all of you that we need to be aware of how dangerous this can be. Coming from my career background I have seen things such as the violence and rioting that took place last night in California. What seems to be a small disturbance can quickly turn into a total disaster. I have dispatched while this has happened. It starts small and then before you know it things are being set on fire, things being hurled at the police and innocent people being hurt or killed.

Please, if you can avoid it, stay out of any city. Be always aware of where you go. When you do go out check your surroundings before you get out of your vehicle. If you have a CCW, carry your weapon. If you don't have a CCW, carry your legal size knife, mace or pepper spray and don't be afraid to use it. Purchase and carry/wear a loud whistle. Do not put yourself in a bad situation at any time. If you have to go to a city, don't go alone. If you see big crowds, do not stop or get out of your vehicle. Basically, what I am saying is use common sense and just protect yourself from becoming a victim.

We truly are living in some very different and scary times!

Take care,
Robin

[Jerseygal]

Excellent, Robin.  I'm glad you posted it in the blog section too.  There are things that folks sometimes get complacent about, and pausing to look at a gathering crowd is one of them.  In this day and age, that gathering crowd could make you their target at any moment.  As you point out, anyone can carry SOMETHING to help them avert a very nasty situation.

[Richard -FL]

Complacency is not a friend, vigilance keeps you covered. It's maybe difficult to accept that the world we grew up in has ceased to exist, but the facts are hard to refute. I remember often my parents commenting that I 'had to home by dark' and my time and location were my choice back then ... today most would consider that irresponsible parenting at best and an unwise choice.
Being prepared is not the same as being fearful or anxious. Sadly we have to think two and three steps ahead of ourselves in this day and age in order to stay safe. Self defense has less to do with the ability to carry an 'equalizer' and more to do with being prepared and knowing how to act when placed in a bad situation. Secondly, the days of being able to depend upon the local law enforcement for protection passed a long time ago. It is in your interest to do your homework and learn how to protect yourself.
That will keep you here on earth with your loved ones.

[Robin]

Hiya Richard! Good to see you! Yes, it is difficult to accept the world as we find it today. Sad as well. We all must do our homework and prepare. Things just are not the same any longer.

Take care