Pity the residents of Washington, D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey has declared a “crime emergency” in the District, in part because of the 14 homicides that have been reported during the past 12 days. In addition, armed robbery is up 14% over this time last year. No portion of the city is safe. A British man had his throat slit in upscale Georgetown. A family of four was robbed at gunpoint in the shadow of the Washington Monument.
Of course, none of these victims have been able to defend themselves. While 40 states now have “Shall Issue” concealed carry laws, Washington D.C. residents and visitors can’t even own a gun for their own protection, much less carry a concealed pistol in order to protect themselves or their loved ones.
Blogger Jeff Soyer from www.alphecca.com reported that at a recent community meeting in Georgetown a resident asked a City Council member when the District would recognize the 2nd amendment. The response was to tell people to carry a whistle that they could blow when they’re attacked. Can you just imagine the Disney song that this could inspire?