Neurotic Anxiety

Neurotic Anxiety

This post addresses the Second Amendment, neurotic anxiety, fear, guns and political motives. Briefly, the Second Amendment, written a long time ago, had in mind militias made up of white men [we the people in the preamble refers only to white men] and their ability to arm themselves. The wise founders at that time realized that man was not perfect, but suspect. They believed that arms would protect them against the “ill will” of the Kings of England, France, Spain, and Indian savages in the 1700’s, not fellow Americans. Yes, we’re no longer bothered by Kings or Queens. Nor, are we bothered by Indian tribes as we decimated those Homo sapiens years ago. But killing each other is OK?

The neo-Freudian Karen Horney differentiated between fear and anxiety. According to her, briefly, fear was subjective, rational, realistic, and proportional and built into the mores of the culture. Trail running in Montana and being concerned about being chased by a grizzly is realistic. However, being attacked by a mountain lion,

during daytime, on the Western States trail is more about neurotic anxiety. There has not been a mountain lion attack during the day on the Western States trail in about 40 years.  Barbara was mauled at that time, and I pass her monument frequently. Now, would I run alone on the Western States trail after sundown? No, I would not. More than likely, I would be dinner time for the large cats. I am fearful.

Would I be afraid of being attacked by an immigrant from north or south of the border and carry a gun anytime during the day on the Western States trail? No, but Bill a former running and ride and tie friend [he can’t run anymore] carried a gun when on the trail. He said he was fearful of the big cats and even packed the gun while riding his horse. He carried the loaded revolver in his backpack.

To Be Continued