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Category Archives: Self Protection
Inane Wisdom?
The image to the left is a bit of “wisdom” making its way around social media. As with many such posts, it is intended to be a pithy way of making a point. In my mind, a similar-sounding word might … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Law Enforcement, Politics, Self Protection, Uncategorized
Tagged firearms, gun confiscation, guns, law enforcement, mass shootings, Politics
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The De-escalation Myth
The word of the moment for the last few weeks has been de-escalation. From so-called experts to so-called journalists, to former Navy Seals transitioning into experts on everything, de-escalation is the key. It is the key to avoiding more officer-involved … Continue reading
Of Murder and Politics
Thankfully I had just parked my car when DFW radio talker Mark Davis began interviewing Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson concerning the indictment of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in the death of Botham Jean a few days … Continue reading
A World Apart
Two news stories caught OneOldCop’s attention recently. One was in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the other in Mobile, Alabama. The incidents reported were separated by seven weeks and 900 miles. However, details of the incidents reflect much more separation than the time and … Continue reading
What Would You Do?
Has anyone ever asked you the question used as the title of this piece? If so, did you feel they were looking for validation, or were testing you in some fashion? Sometimes OneOldCop wants to ask the person, “How many folks have … Continue reading
A Little Sanity Please*
I’ve noticed several posts and comments on Facebook today concerning the announcement that a number of restaurants have asked patrons not to openly carry firearms. The comments have been from folks who chose to take offense at that decision, with … Continue reading
The Zimmerman Option
George Zimmerman is back in the headlines. His trial is finally underway, and it appears the passion on one side to bury him under the jail is exceeded only by the lack of wit displayed by his defense attorney during opening arguments. … Continue reading
Zimmerman: The Saga Continues
The wheels of justice grind slowly. After forty-four days of grinding in Florida, the next step in the George Zimmerman Saga played out. Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder. While the family of Trayvon Martin sees this as some sort … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Law Enforcement, Self Protection
Tagged anger and fear., law enforcement, murder, persecution, police, Self-defense
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The Zimmerman Question
February 26, 2012 is a day many people will long remember. It is the day one life was snuffed out, and another’s changed forever. Regardless of the legal outcome of the ensuing debacle, the killing of Trayvon Martin should serve as a … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Ethics, Self Protection
Tagged anger and fear., fear persecution, law enforcement, police, Self-defense, vigilante
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