Posted on 01/30/2006 10:00:41 AM PST by Jotmo
Absolutely. I find that when I go about armed, that I am a much more polite person, and let things slide, that I'd normally not be as willing to do so.
Just when we're starting to have a little fun picking on the nancy-boys, you have to come along and ruin it.
You are of course correct - the difference between sheep, wolves and sheep dogs covered elsewhere - but the antagonism is due not to the reluctance of the sheep to take up combatives, but instead their lack of comprehension and respect regarding those who are willing.
As to the "more danger...otherwise" comment, do you advocate capitulation for those lacking the "fighting spirit", or do you believe having moderate skill predisposes one to seek trouble?
Nowadays, I rely on my Pitbulls (no safety lever there either) as a first line of defense, followed by my Winchester 30/30.
That one I like. Pistol is pointed off to the side a bit, not obviously loaded and most importantly, it is held by an adult. This one also has a public service type message attached. My main gripe with your earlier one, besides the obvious safety issue is that the gun grabber crowd can use it to our detriment.
Here's an idea, post the photo of your son on www.thehighroad.org. See what your response is there. If they give positive reviews, I'll make a loud public apology for calling your photo irresponsible.
Want to know the cold hard truth that every self-defense instructor knows, but won't tell you because it would be an end to his business? If you don't have the will to fight, it doesn't matter. No skill, moderate skill, highly skilled, it doesn't matter. Without that primal brutishness, you're going down the first serious confrontation that comes your way. You can do double jump spinning hook kicks or be the best guy on the shooting range, but if deep down, you can't tear his jaw off or rip big gaping holes in his chest, you'll hesitate on the street.
LOL! I know many adults whom I would never want to see holding a gun. It's a question of personal responsibility, not age.
Thanks for the website, I'd never heard of that one before.
It's not just men. Women should know how to use guns too. Conservatives get it. Reactionaries don't.
What a great post. I love women who can see things the way they really are.
Some men will never learn the lessons of Nazi Germany etc..
I believe the "meek" Christ was referring to are the people who are meek before God, not man. Also, I don't believe that people who practice their 2nd Amend. rights are posturing as "tough guys". I think that might be an unfair evaluation. I consider people who carry as informed and responsible citizens (myself included).
Perhaps the next cretin who plans on abducting a child will think of that picture and realize that not all of them are such easy prey.
Some folks don't tell their children that guns are off limits, rather enable them with the knowledge of how to defend themselves.
Michael,
Just to be certain, Please don't confuse me with someone who thinks guns are off limits to children. I had my 12 year old at the range with me recently and am teaching an Eddie Eagle class tonight to a bunch of Cub Scouts with another class Thursday.
You'll like THR. Lot's of good gun guys hang out there. Plenty of Freeper crossover too. I'm just a lurker there but they've got some good insight.
You've completely misunderstood everything I've said. I carry, daily. I'm talking about cajoling those who lack the temperment to carry, into carrying.
Not to be picky:
Meek-In its use in Scripture, in which it has a fuller, deeper significance than in nonscriptural Greek writings, it consists not in a person's "outward behavior only; nor yet in his relations to his fellow-man; as little in his mere natural disposition. Rather, it is an inwrought grace of the soul, and the exercises of it are towards God. It is that temper of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting"
I would hope that meekness is something which becomes more characteristic of my attitude towards God on a daily basis; however, I am well armed and would not hestitate to use those arms to protect those whom I love, or even other innocents.
I don't believe the males she is referring to in this article necessarily embody biblical "meekness". In most cases I would guess it is just the opposite.
Hmm, that's nice. He has good form, but it looks like he's going to miss just a bit low and left. It's nice that he's shooting hollow points. Can't decide if it's 357 or 44 mag.
Um, the finger is not on the trigger.
I wouldn't think of it.
Thanks again for the website. I'm going to check it out in a bit.
There are no guns on brokeback Mountain.
"Compensating" is stuffing a sock in your underwear like some rock star. Owning guns is just cool.
anti-gun male is an oxymoron.
similar to modern liberal and intelligence.
I understood everything you wrote. I don't think anyone is trying to cajole those who don't want to carry into carrying. I think they're saying "If you don't want to practice your right, that's fine, just don't tell me I shouldn't be able to practice that same right."
Unless I've missed some posts from people who are saying we should cajole said people into carrying.
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