It’d be funny if life weren’t so sacred. – The Fly

When I do my “News Roundup” posts, I try to avoid stories that might be called “Darwin Award” entries.  While I do poke fun at the well-earned misfortunes of others, I draw the line at laughing at their deaths.  Yes, there are times when the death of a dumbass is worthy of public ridicule, but beyond said dumbass is a family that is mourning.  If I ever die doing something stupid, and even at 43 that’s a possibility, I would hate for Irish Woman and the children to stumble upon someone pointing a finger at my stupidity and laughing.

I think that’s also why I believe wholeheartedly in self-defense, no matter which measures are used.  My life is precious, and those of my wife, children, family, and friends are even more so.  Yes, shooting is a lot of fun, but I have to take care to always remember why I practice, why that safe holds a gun for every member of my household.  Because those lives are sacred to me, I am willing to fight, and possibly die, to protect them.