Linda M. Hasselstrom’s statement “I am a peace-loving woman”; followed by the statement “I’m safer when I carry a pistol” brings us to one of Americans greatest debates, that is gun ownership. Consequently, many Americans share the same feeling of firearm security; as referenced in the articles background information, “Eighty percent of the female gun buyers” purchase for self-defense. While there are many emotions that come with and without carrying a firearm, the courage to suppress fear is the most powerful. Linda expressed that “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Having a gun can be a powerful corruptor. Fear is a terrible feeling, and along with fear comes the feeling of helplessness. In one event, while
