05-12-2012, 05:54 AM
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Originally posted by Greg
Here is a nice little post from a war vet (me);
I don't need a gun. I am aware of my surroundings, practice passive self defense techniques, and live happily without the paranoia that comes with gun ownership. My neighbors and I watch out for each other and are comfortable knowing that a thief is not going to have an easy time targeting our neighborhood.
Eyes, ears, dogs, fences, cell phones, cameras, alarm systems and situational awareness are all effective deterrents to crime. These are our tools. They work fine and don't come with the worry of intruders arming themselves at our expense.
I repeat my earlier post; I don't worry as much about armed home invaders as I would about some poorly trained, highly armed, paranoid Republican moving into the neighborhood.
Remember; our right to bear arms is guaranteed to idiots as well as anyone else.
So keep your guns if that's the only way you feel safe; But give a little thought to whether you want them secure against theft, or easily accessible for quick use against the lawless hordes of armed minorities out there. Have a mellow, worry free day!(sarcasm)
Hell man, thats your right. Sounds like you have it all figured out. Its my right, as well as the OPs and other "idiots" to have them if they want. I used to be a very anti-gun close minded socialist, and then I grew up and reality hit me. I have used a gun to prevent what was most assuredly going to be a rape and the police never showed though they were called many times. My girlfriends neighbor was too scared to help. I would love to see any statistics or facts for the gun theft leading to raving gun toting criminals. I don't know what you define as a minority on this island? I have many friends on this island, the most armed are my local friends, and they are not idiots.
“Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.”
-Ron Paul