SELF PRESERVATION: RESPONSIBILITY OR DEPENDENCY

Why do people believe that it is the responsibility of Law Enforcement to protect them? Lets discuss what law enforcement does. 

1. Write citations for infractions of the law.
2. Make arrests of those who commit a crime.
3. Perform criminal investigations.
4. Testify before a court of law.
5. The rest of their time spent in waiting for a call.

Does anyone beside me see the pattern here? All of those events take place AFTER an incident - sometimes long after! It is the individuals' responsibility to protect themselves. By the way, the sole intent of the 2nd Amendment.

I carry a gun because they are lighter and more reliable than a cop. Plus it is better to be prepared and have no need than to have a need and not be prepared.