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"It is not unusual for critics of the American scene to deplore what they hold to be an uncivilized toleration of personal violence in our society. Violent crime is not so much the issue, but rather the use of violence by socially acceptable persons in self-defense, in the righting of wrongs, and in meeting challenging situations. Such critics feel that Americans are too ready to ignore the police and handle their emergencies personally; and that, further, this barbarous attitude is encouraged, rather than inhibited, by our tradition."

Jeff Cooper

Just gotta love that guy.
May our traditions last forever.