Concealed Carry

As I write this post, it appears that the subject of citizens who legally carry concealed weapons has become a hot topic currently being covered by major media outlets. The fact of the matter is, that a portion of the American population has always chosen to be armed with weapons, whether or not it was legal. One of the problems that will be faced by some law enforcement personnel, is that the possession of guns for self protection will no longer be their exclusive privilege. Some currently employed Officers will have to re-examine whether or not they're suited to a Law Enforcement environment where they're not the only persons who can legally carry a handgun. Hopefully, some current Officers will pursue another career path once they realize that the preamble of the U.S. Constitution begins with the phrase, "We the People", not "We the sworn Police Officers".  For sure, there will come a tumultuous period in which different interests will bicker and debate over our right to defend ourselves, but we must ignore the fear mongering and posturing of persons who would rather see you remain helpless in the face of violent adversity, rather than see you live your life without ever fearing another person, or their intentions. It seems as though, overall, we must all endeavor to get on the same page, the one that says that we are in control of our destinies, aspirations, our passions, and our desires for the future of our race. The attainment of our destinies hinges upon the fact that we must all realize that no government, mega-billionaire, corporation, or spiritual belief system is any more intelligent than you are. Sadly, all too often, those who have attained a high degree of entitlement and material wealth have deluded themselves into believing that they're somehow endowed by the Creator with abilities that we "normal" people do not possess. They are so wrong! The carrying of a gun for self defense is a constitutional right, just like the rights to freedom of religion, freedom of self-expression, and the right to vote. As with all rights and privileges afforded to us, there will be those persons who take advantage of one or more of these rights, in order to punish, bully, manipulate, or dominate their fellow human beings. So be it. Such is the way of humanity, until such time that we grow the heck up, open our eyes, and openly celebrate the wondrous diversity of creativity, ingenuity, collective positive efforts, and overwhelming spirit of love that is our Divinely gifted heritage. Let's just get over the whole concealed carry argument, shall we? If you live in a time and place that requires you to arm yourself in order to survive, do so responsibly and prudently. My overwhelming goal on this matter is that when we finally learn to live in peace with ourselves and with one another, we will have shaken off the last trace of barbarism within ourselves, and we'll be ready to truly explore the developmental possibilities within the human race. PEACE.     

What to Fight, When to Fight, and How to Fight

      I recently read a news story about how a young man had, (once again), for one reason or another, been either denied access to a party, or had been forced to leave a party, being held in someone's home. He responded by leaving, returning with a weapon, and shooting two people. This sad and unnecessary scenario is being repeated over and over again, and has been occurring for decades. The primary cause for this kind of violence is a false understanding of manhood and pride, on the part of "insulted" person, who does not properly understand or practice what it means to be an adult male. I'll avoid defining manhood at this time, but I will share one fact. There are occasions when a woman will tell a man something that begins with the phrase, "If you were a real man, you would, (pay my bills, defend my honor and fight when I get in an argument, take up my slack in all matters, etc.). To this statement, my response is that no Woman can define or judge what constitutes Manhood. Only someone who is a man can properly make such a judgement. In the scenario whereby a guy is required to leave a party in someone's home, it's generally the case that the ejected guy mistakenly felt that he was somehow entitled to attend this function, and remain there without comment, interference, or input from the host or hostess, and that any negative response to his presence or behavior is automatically an insult to his manhood. In point of fact, one's manhood, or the appropriate level of respect for someone who is indeed a fully grown, both physically and psychologically, cannot be taken away, diminished, or substantially altered by another person. All too often young males take advise from their peers, who are just as intellectually and sociologically under developed as they are. That's like taking driving lessons from someone who's never had a license, and who crashes their car every six months.  Peer pressure is often cited as one reason why young males characteristically turn to senseless violent behavior when something doesn't happen the way they had planned. It may seem totally egotistical of me to state that I personally have no peers, but when looked at from a certain perspective, it becomes abundantly self evident. I have evolved into one of the most formidable Personal Security Experts of the 21st Century, because of my unprecedented success in recognizing and neutralizing safety threats throughout my life. I'll close out this blog post with some food for thought:
What to Fight: Fight ignorance, fear, self doubt, and uncertainty, in all of life's moments.
When to Fight: In the use of violence upon another person, when no other option for survival exists. Not for pride, or another persons' approval.
How to Fight: When the aggressor cannot recognize our power and authority to live life freely and unmolested when meeting us, we must overcome the aggressor overwhelmingly, forgive them for their lack of knowledge, and seek forgiveness for ourselves, due our failure to live a completely peaceful existence. Walk away from each violent encounter determined to try harder, to avoid hurting another human being. But here's the paradox: How does one always stay prepared to defend oneself, without becoming a ticking time bomb of fearful tense energy? Confidence. Remain confident that your love for yourself and all of humanity will carry you through any adversity that may arise. Let nothing in this world weaken your resolve to live without fear of another being. PEACE.