“I knew this was going to happen,” Nana said. “I told you it was ridiculous to choose keeping your guns over getting the power back. I’m afraid most of the town is going to feel the same way as me.” Jim gritted his teeth. Respect your mother and father, he reminded himself.
She's got a point, though perhaps not the ideal one. There are too many people who'd gladly give up their guns (and freedom) for comfort, so long as they're told that's what they'll be getting.

