I think you guys are being a little harsh - sciongirl's asking logical (yes, logical) questions and some of you seem like you want to punch her in the face.
Some of you have said that CCW is proven to work, or something to that effect. Not that I'm denying that, but can someone - without coming across as intermittently explosive - expatiate on what exactly CCW does? And give me facts, people, not any anectodal shit like, "I feels teh so much safer and bad guyz are done for!" For instance, has it shown to lower the crime rate?
Also, I'd like to know who amongst the pro-CCW crowd thinks society at large can be trusted. I mean, when it comes down to it, yes or no, can you trust your fellow man? Hopefully that makes sense; let me know if it doesn't.
BTW, there are many people in this thread - Austin and Putty, to name two - that I very much respect, so know that I'm trying to ask my questions in as respectful manner as possible and that I'm genuinely interested in hearing your opinions.