I just heard a tragic story about a woman who was on the phone with the 9.1.1 emergency operator when she was shot to death in her home this morning. The assailants were seen running from the home. No suspects have been apprehended.

This is an excerpt from a post by Richard Stevens, a Washington, D.C. lawyer and author of “Dial 911 and Die,” wherein he gives the two reasons that 911 and police response are inadequate:

dial 911 and dieJust Dial 911? The Myth of Police Protection

Underlying all “gun control” ideology is this one belief; “Private citizens don’t need firearms because the police will protect them from crime.” That belief is both false and dangerous for two reasons.

First, the police cannot and do not protect everyone from crime. Second, the government and the police in most localities owe no legal duty to protect individuals from criminal attack. When it comes to deterring crime and defending against criminals, individuals are ultimately responsible for themselves and their loved ones. Depending solely on police emergency response means relying on the telephone as the only defensive tool. Too often, citizens in trouble dial 911 . . . and die.

Under the ‘Home Defense’ heading in the sidebar on the home page, you can click on and watch a scenario that involves this very topic. Do it.