There has been much discussion in Charlotte recently, especially in the very socialist Charlotte Observer, about individuals and organizations hiring private security forces to protect their property because the police force of Charlotte is clearly unable to do the job. After featuring many stories, the Observer's editors have weighed in on why this is bad.

Now keep in mind that one of the primary purposes of government is to protect citizens. That's why government exists. However, that's not a valid reason to spend money, according to the City of Charlotte -- they're more concerned with spending money on building arenas, trains, and museums -- that IS their priority, whether they admit it or not.

So, when homeowners associations are spending money to hire private security forces to protect their property, clearly something is wrong -- what's wrong is that the police are not doing their job. But the Observer, in true socialist style, can't bring themselves to say that's the problem!

Instead, the Observer editors complain that since people are hiring private security that people are perceiving a problem where there may not be one! Yes, even if the facts prove that there IS more crime, the CRIME itself is not the problem, the problem is that people are SEEING the crime and pointing it out! Just ignore it and say nothing, and IT'S NOT A PROBLEM -- according to the Observer and those who run the city.

In addition, the Observer whines that it's not fair! Yes, that's right, if you work hard and earn money and buy things, it's simply not fair that you should be able to protect what you've earned! Seriously, that IS what they argue! They think that if there's going to be crime, it's only fair if EVERYONE is equally affected. Folks, I can't make up garbage like this.

And yes, they do complain that public streets should not be made private, too. You see, if someone wants to walk through your neighborhood and examine what's there to steal, even if they have no business in your neighborhood, they should be allowed to -- that's the Observer's position. I wonder if they would apply that policy to their newsrooms -- oh, guess not -- their offices are all guarded by security cards and armed guards.

Finally, the biggest complaint from the Observer is that people who are spending money on their own security because the city won't provide it might not support tax increases. That's right, the idea that cars are being stolen doesn't matter -- all that matters to the Observer is that the city get more tax revenue to spend on anything BUT crime control.

These editors are gone. They have no clue what the word "freedom" even means. I bet they're gone to that point that they don't know what a free election is. I know they don't like them. I know they hate capitalism and freedom in all forms -- but this attack on people who want to protect their OWN property is just amazing.

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