The challenge is to prepare for those moments long before they arrive. For an increasing number of Americans, those moments are here.
The left continues the absurd desire to defund the police — which of course makes pillaging and plundering much easier. Yet, in a world where elected officials fail to discharge their responsibilities while receiving cover from a compliant media, one cannot solely depend upon the protection of even fully funded police officers. Ironically, the same terms used to describe law enforcement also describe the role of a family caregiver: to serve and protect.
Family caregivers are often the first — and last — line of defense for the most vulnerable among us. Now, more than ever, we have a responsibility to be prepared.
In practice, we may be the first or last line of defense, but in principle each of is the line of defense for upholding the law. That is, we all have a duty to stop criminal behavior by doing as much as we are prudently able. It is only because we have delegated powers to the police that we can defer to them. Even then, we are always the first responders and the police are the cavalry we call in for help.