Although I have the permit to carry, I really never do. 95% of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area (population of about 3 million) is "safe", and even the other 5% isn't that bad until after dark.I just feel sorry that you still feel the need to do so.
Having said that, I know there are other metro areas elsewhere that are not so lucky.
I guess I just feel that guns are a great equalizer for those who are not physically able to defend themselves, and as Marlin said, a means of deterring government tyranny.