One local gun shop has had a large increase in business in recent weeks

February 18, 2004
Youngstown Vindicator

Diane Demetrios remembers well the intruder who once entered her Boardman candy shop and robbed a teenage worker at knife-point.

Standing in her business, where shiny, decorative hearts dangle over a tempting array of treats, Demetrios cited the episode in explaining why she backs the new Ohio law that allows qualified residents to carry concealed handguns.

For her and others, the world is full of lurking dangers, and people have a right to protect themselves with deadly means.

Demetrios wouldn't say whether she'll get a permit when the law takes effect in April. "Let's just say I know how to shoot," she said, smiling.

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February 18, 2004
Joseph Farah
WorldNetDaily.com

The case of the Ohio sniper is a perfect illustration of the dangers of disarming the public – and leaving crime-prevention and deterrence to the government.

The sniper has been shooting at people and cars since November of last year. He is linked to at least 24 shootings, including one murder.

Last weekend, he took a potshot at a Chevrolet Suburban in plain view of countless witnesses in broad daylight. The driver of the Chevy immediately called 911. After the shooter was finished, he sauntered to his car and slowly drove off.

Despite the fact that police aircraft responded within minutes, they came up empty again.

"The person appeared to be in no hurry," said Chief Deputy Steve Martin of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. "I think we'll probably all agree that our particular shooter is becoming much more aggressive – much bolder – in letting himself be seen by the public. His intent is to hurt somebody."

The truth is that if you want to hurt someone in our broadly unarmed society today, it's not difficult.

The American people have become convinced that the police can protect them from bad guys like the Ohio shooter. The truth is that they can't.

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