(Originally published in American Thinker.) Major cities in the country continue to see their quality of life decrease as crime increases. It is not only violent crime that is causing problems, either. As of mid-September, Oakland, California, had recorded 11,417 motor vehicle thefts or nearly 41 car thefts a day. In just the week of Oct. 2 – 8, 125 cars were stolen, according to the Oakland Police Department crime data. This does not include the 549 carjackings

(Previously published in American Thinker.) Earlier this week, certified firearms and instructor and member of the U.S. Army Reserves Robert Card allegedly walked into a crowded bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, opening fire and killing 18 people while injuring 13 others. He’s currently on the run, and many police officers are taking part in a serious manhunt to track him down. On top of that, police have notified citizens to stay indoors and keep everything