More rabbis must be more outspoken about taking this position. Too many rabbis are still concerned about “offending” or “putting off” Jews who are anti-gun. They should be more concerned about offending or putting off Jews like us.
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Two contrasting stories about guns in synagogues.
Bob Kinder, who served six years in the US Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is currently the president and CEO of the safety and security consulting firm Talon Solutions, cited a Reform synagogue in Brookline, Mass., where congregants were hesitant to have someone with a gun protecting the place. He was asked to provide security for an interfaith event and, after accepting their offer, was asked if “he would feel comfortable being unarmed.”
“My response was, ‘I’m a professional. These are my credentials. If your purpose is deterrence and to secure the people inside, you are better off with me being armed and able to respond.’ ”
In the end, Kinder was armed. In fact, he received an email after the event informing him that the congregation requested him back.
by Daniel Greenfield