LICENCE TO KILL ?

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No, this is not about the James Bond movie - read on and you will see. A couple of years ago a resident of an upscale neighborhood in the city was at home one evening when he heard his daughter's voice calling for help. He looked through the window and saw her struggling with a man. He immediately rushed for his licensed firearm and fired a shot at his daughter's attacker. Sadly , that shot missed the intended target and hit his daughter instead - she died. Now, I read in the news recently that a popular entertainer is suggesting that every adult who is able, be allowed a license to carry a firearm. He is of the opinion that if criminals are aware that householders are armed - they would think twice before breaking in people's homes - robbing and killing. I really, can't see that happening - everyone walking around armed . Imagine the mayhem if persons decide to pull a gun at the least provocation? There could also be many more incidents like what happened with the father who was trying to protect his daughter. Of course, citizens do need to protect themselves. I have heard blood-curdling reports of what occurs during some home invasions - and all I can say then is - if only those victims had some means of protecting themselves. So, what do you say? in societies where crime is high - do you think every adult should be allowed to carry a licensed firearm - if they so desire?