The LA Times tells just how nice life is in South Central Los Angeles:

Where they go, what they wear, what they say, how loudly they play their car stereo: All are infused with - and circumscribed by - fear of an unexpected bullet. On peaceful looking, palm-lined streets, residents hurry inside when the light fades. They try not to draw attention. This is the way it is and has been for years.

It looks as though those gun control policies are working just as predicted. Honest, law abiding citizens live in abject fear for their lives, while thugs and gang-bangers rule the streets.

If you remember the L.A. riots of the 90s, it was the Korean store owners, armed to the teeth with shotguns and rifles who came through it virtually unscathed. These store owners were able to successfully defend their property and businesses with a show of force, yet they were not a threat to the public. Go figure?

Of course, you won't get that perspective by reading the Times. Instead, they blame the whole measure on poverty, and give some useful tips on how not to make yourself a target.

Don't wear blue and red..

Don't wear loud colors, no yellow.

Wear black or gray; neutral colors that will not attract attention.

... adding that jewelry or attention-grabbing sneakers are also no-nos.

Once out the door, know where you are going.

Avoid side streets, stick to main thoroughfares and don't look tough.

You can't look too hard [at anyone].

Pick your words carefully.

The same rules apply to music ...Certain songs in certain parts of town invite trouble.

Don't crank up your car stereo so much it drowns out somebody else's. They may take it as the ultimate offense, a sign of disrespect.

It sounds like a wonderful way to live, doesn't it. They should incorporate the Washington Post list of survival tips, which included not walking in a straight line, and hiding under your car while pumping gas.