Thanks...
What a sad state of affairs this is. Its really harder on someone like me, as I sneak up on my 60th year on this planet. I was taught by dad how to use and take care of firearms at a young age. I owned a 16 guage bolt action shotgun when I was 8, but not allowed to hunt with friends until I was 14. most folks would never had asked the question that is the premise of this post, it was just understood. We had the right to defend ourselves...period!
It was understood that no one had to stand by and be a victim, take a butt whipping, or anything of the sort. In High School I had a gun rack in the back window of my truck in the high school parking lot. WHY??? Saved a trip home to grab a weapon when you wanted to get in a few hours of dove hunting after school. When you had a fight at school with someone it lasted until your hands hurt (less than 30 seconds), and it never crossed your mind to go to your truck and grab your shotgun. Now kids get in trouble if they have a steak knife in their lunch bag to cut up your meal. I know times have changed, (dammit) but guns were more available in 1960 than now, so what has changed?
Bet it has more to do with violence on tv, drugs, gangs, or any number of things that you can think of.
Thank God my life started with a dad who took the time to teach me right from wrong and spent time with me doing things that men do. Now according to a few hollywood stars and the progressives Men just are not necessary. Let Uncle Sam do the job huh? Well I call BS on that. Men do your jobs, your kids are a blessing from God. Raise them to understand what their proper role is in life. Teach them to be free.... As for the experts...they can go to heck.
How do you sneak up on 60? Man! That year hit me so fast it left me spinning in its wake........