Loolwa Khazzoom Writing Services » self defense http://loolwa.com Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:11:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 I Just Might Join the National Rifle Association http://loolwa.com/i-just-might-join-the-national-rifle-association/ http://loolwa.com/i-just-might-join-the-national-rifle-association/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:00:49 +0000 Loolwa Khazzoom http://loolwa.com/?p=399 I just walked in the rain. I left after 11 pm, when women are supposed to stay inside. And stay inside they do! The only people I encounter in my late-night prowls are men. Save for the women escorted by said men.

While I was walking, I was not only enjoying the rain, but also thinking about how, as a woman, I have to be vigilantly aware of my surroundings and prepared to defend myself. And thinking how that sucks. And reflecting on how it is illegal for me to carry a gun, despite the staggering levels of assault against women, but legal for a store owner selling jewelry to carry a gun.

Because as we all know, rubies are more precious than women.

I am pissed. I am also denied my constitutional rights to bear arms. Which leaves me thinking that I just might join the National Rifle Association. Because them Republicans got it right on one thing. And proper hot-headed feminist that I am, I’m standing shoulder to shoulder with them on this matter, Green Party and all.

I have the right to walk down any street at any time and be safe. Anyone who threatens to compromise that safety deserves to get it right between the eyes. And I have the right to be the one delivering that magic bullet. End of issue.

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