High-caliber Rabbi
Want to protect yourself when the cops can't? Here's what the mayor of New Haven, CT thinks of the idea:
"In response to proposed armed civilian patrols, I believe that individuals who carry weapons with the intent of enforcing their view of appropriate behavior in the neighborhood is a recipe for disaster."
This, in response to a local Rabbi organizing a neighborhood watch including members who will carry registered, concealed weapons. The arrogance of city officials in response is breathtaking, particularly since they've apparently already demonstrated that even with beefed up foot patrols by police, they are unable to prevent crime. But heaven forbid citizens should use their Constitutional rights to protect themselves and their neighbors...no, that's "a recipe for disaster."
Source: New Haven Independent: Edgewood's Packing via Instapundit