[Christien]

Well, I can only speak to my own experiences. I was just answering your question of how one can live with the view that gun ownership is unnecessary.

If life around Seattle requires gun ownership for personal safety, then why would I ever want to try life there?

This isn't a question of who's right and who's wrong - I'm not saying you're wrong, and I'm not saying you shouldn't carry a gun. What I'm saying is that I prefer to live in an area where guns aren't necessary, and quite grateful that I'm able to do so. Personally, if guns became necessary for personal safety around here, I'd move in a heartbeat. I realize that may not be easy, due to jobs, family, etc. but my and my family's safety would take priority over work.

Perhaps my outlook would change if I or someone close were to be mugged. Again, I can only speak from personal experience. I don't know anyone who's been mugged, nor have I been mugged myself.