subject: Conspiracy Theories And Real Self Defense [print this page] Over the years between sitting on barstools and surfing the Internet I think I have heard it all when it comes to the shadowy world of conspiracies. Stories have included black helicopters, lone gunmen, and secret mercenary armies taking their orders from some secret cabal bent on world domination. It seems every event in the news can be part of a larger secret plan, and nobody can be trusted. Now in we're all free to have our own opinions, and many respected people have had theories that can't be completely proven, but what do you do in the mean time? Some have taken action while others continue to do research, but everyone needs to stay safe.
Some time back I was on a survivalist's website which I wish I could find again, because the man made some good points when it came to being prepared for the worst. If you're sawing off shotguns and converting your rifles to fully automatic you will go to jail. If you're stockpiling large amounts of dangerous chemicals and making bombs you will go to jail. Also if you're plotting to assault your local National Guard base, shoot at federal agents, and not pay your taxes out of protest you will go to jail. You might think you're in the right, but the law is still the law, but that doesn't mean you still can't be prepared.
Now it is the right of every American to own firearms, and the founders knew what they were talking about it, but citizens should follow the laws. We change them by voting on them, and when faced with an injustice we go to court. You can still prepare yourself by properly knowing how to convert your weapons, but not actually doing it. Knowing how to make bombs and lead troops is legal, and everyone has the right to meet with like minded people, but don't plan to break the law. Whether you're dealing with a dangerous individual or the state violence should be your last resort.
You don't have to start liking the United Nations, you don't have to start trusting the government, and you shouldn't stop questioning authority in your search for the truth, but don't let yourself be derailed. Follow the laws and keep training, because if things really start going bad everyone will see what is going wrong. There was a time when being prepared for a crisis wasn't just accepted, but encouraged, and it slowly happening again. Don't let yourself be dismissed as a lunatic, be a good citizen who is prepared for the worst, but hopes for the best. Also realize you live in a democracy and everyone has the right to debate and say what they want, and that doesn't just mean you alone. Be passionate, but not destructive, and keep training because what ever danger is out there you will need to be at your best.
