Retaking The Streets

We call this a time of progress. A time in which we have made leaps and bounds both socially and techniclogically. Yet, in the dark ages peasants lived in constant fear of rogue knights, bandits and the elements. Now, the modern civilian takes place of the peasant caste, but do they live in a sense of safety? Rogue knights and bandits fell, but we have let rise thugs, gangs, violent offenders, etc. Change the name all you want, but we still live in a time of fear. Fear of those who have no qualms with pulling the innocent apart with superior weaponry, savagery born of lackadaisical morals, and easy access to their tools of oppression and fear.

Should the modern civilian stand by and allow this? I most certainly think not. Now is the time to rise up, becoming more than the average modern man. We must rekindle our courage and arm ourselves justly and appropriately to the daily threats that beset us. Our solutions are simple, really.

Martial Arts and Self-Defense classes are as readily available as they were in times of old. This is a very simple method of gaining not only the skills and techniques that could save your or the life of another less capable than yourself. Also it allows one to build the confidence and stability that marks a strong individual. The difference between a thug and a hero is simple. Aside from their difference in moral stance, thugs are cowards. It is easy to judge and gauge the strength of individual on sight, and holding yourself with a confident and strong air can deter attacks on you. Yes, simply the aura of one who is confident in their strength can stop an attack!

We must also look to being better prepared in a material sense. Self defense tools are everywhere and easy to access. The kubaton, a popular and very effective self-defense tool is a mere few clicks away from your internet browser. Or more intensive defense may be in order, such as a taser or stun baton. They even make clothing that looks completely normal in every way; aside from the fact that it holds within a material hard enough to stop bullets and knives! That is right, we now have open access to bulletproof clothing!

We must act fast to arm ourselves better! We must retake our streets and stop this timeless madness that threatens ours and the lives of our loved ones!

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