At what point are citizens justified to take matters into their own hands?

[ForevrLonely29]

I live in a state where there are ambulance deserts everywhere. Response times can be 20+ minutes with areas lacking first responders. I have pleaded with lawmakers to establish EMS first response systems in these areas, but there is a lack of motivation.

Meanwhile, the state essentially revoked my EMT license over a misdemeanor that happened 9 years ago. There is already a shortage of EMS personnel and a struggling system.

My philosophy is if the government fails to provide adequate resources, yet attempts to restrict my ability to help someone because I lack a license, I will defiantly provide care anyways to the level I was trained and competent to do, regardless if it is illegal. I seriously doubt any prosecutor will nail me for this.

[NaultD]

Good Samaritan law is enough protection for you. Let the licensed people take over once they get there and best not to mention any previous work. Just say "just doing the best i can for my fellow neighbor passing by."

It's not a lie and and saying you have credentials that was taken away is what gets you in trouble. Don't volunteer information nonone asked for. Maybe avoid on the street tracheostomy level stuff. That's when people start asking questions.

Cpr or heimlich is civilian nanny daycare stuff. Cutting and needle poking is crossing into liability.

[exitseven]

Where I live the police have been defunded and my next door neighbors house had been broken into. There are two hotels 4 miles away that have been taken over by a thousand illegal aliens,. I am not as young as I used to be and I am concerned I might not be able to fight off an attacker so I felt compelled to buy firearms.
When the government cannot protect people they have a right to use whatever means necessary to protect yourself, your family and your property.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Anonymous]

The misdemeanor about you stalking after doing a 16 year old child?

[lightbulb27]

that's how progress is made.

in your case, something goes wrong... you could lose your freedom/life. The whole EMT job is sacraficial and commend you for wanting to do it.

my area is largely volunteer... push to get new system.

[Anonymous]

When you have a long list of complaints that are all 10 years of being ignored by the government. See the Declaration of Independence for a good example.

[jahaims]

Never rely on the government obviously

[DrPepper12]

Sounds right to me