Gun ownership was once shunned by many Americans, secure in the assumption that we live in an ordered society. But I keep running into people who have changed their views on personal firearms possession, and bought guns. Events such as Hurricane Katrina contributed to this trend. While the stories of mayhem in the wake of Katrina may have been exaggerated by an irresponsible media that reported wild rumors as fact, many citizens quickly came to realize that civilization can be a thin veneer and the police won't always be there when needed.  Two examples of just how respectable gun ownership is today happened to me this last week.  First, I am on my Catholic parish's finance committee.  As we finished setting our budget for the current fiscal year and adjourned Thursday night's meeting, the topic turned to guns.  Soon four of the seven members, including our pastor, were talking about getting together at the local...(Read Full Post)