The futility of it all

Carlos Conde continues the discussion on the arming of journalists in his PinoyPress blog.

Explaining that "journalists in a democracy should not be living like this," Conde wrote: "To be sure, having a .45 caliber pistol tucked in your waist while you type away on your computer might give you a sense of protection, perhaps invincibility. But how long can you keep doing that before you realize the futility of it all? How can a journalist do his job if he spends most of his time watching his back?"

Read his post.