Sinergy
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ORIGINAL: farglebargle If Kitty Genovese was packing a firearm, contrary to NYC's very restrictive laws, she would still be alive today. We are ALL Kitty Genovese's neighbors, and the best way to protect someone is to ensure they can protect themselves. You mean if Kitty Genovese had a gun, and if she was able to pull it out of her purse, and if she was able to get the safety off under adrenalin, and if she was able to aim it correctly at the person attacking her with a knife, and if she was able to make the small motor movement (under adrenalin) of pulling the trigger, and if she shot the guy she would be alive today. If Kitty Genovese learned how to fight, with large motor movements and simple techniques, an assailant with a weapon, she might still be alive today. On the other hand, fights are dynamic and scrappy and the outcome is uncertain. Sinergy
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