YES: The Daniel Penny Effect Is Destroying Blue Cities. “In times of crisis, it’s common to see Florida’s law enforcement officers reminding potential criminals that Floridians are armed and authorized to protect themselves, each other, and their property. In Blue cities, on the other hand, people who protect themselves or others can be certain that they will be prosecuted should they decide to help others. Criminals with long rap sheets get released back into the public with metronomic regularity, but if a man stands up to a thug to protect his fellow citizens, he can wind up in a long legal battle that could result in long prison sentences.”