Good for you, but why not me?

Police say officer justified in killing

The officer was sitting in the vehicle at a stop sign at 109th Street and Wentworth Avenue about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, when the man jumped onto the hood, police said. According to police, Lofton said: "I'm going to kill you! I'm going to kill you!"

I'm glad she was okay. She was attacked, threatened, and in fear for her life. She justifiably shot him in self-defense with a weapon she was carrying with her.

Why is it though, that you and I must remain defenseless in the same situation (seeing as how this is in Chicago)? The officer wasn't even on duty, so why could she carry a gun around for (obviously justifiable) protection when you and I aren't allowed to do the same?

I guess we're just not professional enough.

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