Part of being civilised is being able to make group agreements, I can't remember which ancient Greek said something on the lines of- the mark of being in a civilised place is being able to go to the market without having to wear a sword. It is one of the things I love about my country that when I get back here after travelling, I am in such a relaxed community that even the police are not often armed.
The need to carry guns about on ones person, to many Brits sounds like an admission of a primitive society.
The need to carry guns about on ones person, to many Brits sounds like an admission of a primitive society.