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In reply to the discussion: IMO This song defines our debate [View all]DWC
(911 posts)51. Shepards, not wolves, lead sheep to the slaughter
As confirmed by the 2nd amendment, Peace Through Strength applies to individuals just as it applies to our Nation.
I learned those facts long before serving in the Unites State Marine Corps and, as a Marine, standing as one of America's "open carry" weapons.
I do not deride those who choose not to carry or even own firearms. At the same time, I will actively oppose those who would restrict my freedom of armed defense.
Semper Fi,
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What you said. I find it jawdroppingly absurd that someone considers
Common Sense Party
Sep 2012
#13
Being ready, willing, and able to defend yourself is not anti-social behavior.
Atypical Liberal
Sep 2012
#6
You are hanging your ignorance out in public view, and that is certainly anti-social.
PavePusher
Sep 2012
#84
Good for you. Enjoy your "proper holster". Hope it makes you feel safer.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#90
That's like saying, "I will wait until I get injured to buy insurance." N/T
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#101
The fact that it is none of my business does not mean it isn't anti-social behavior.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#68
You've now implied and insinuated that lawful carriers have criminal intent.
PavePusher
Sep 2012
#97
Actually, it's more like going to a card game and not announcing that you have HIV
petronius
Sep 2012
#87
"it's ridiculous to characterize the carrying of an inert object as sneaky, deceitful, anti-social"
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#99
I left out the word "gun" too, since the point applies to any object a person
petronius
Sep 2012
#108
Speaking of anomalous, your conception of personal boundaries is the most unusual
petronius
Sep 2012
#113
Like many other items, an improperly managed firearm can be hazardous. As a result, people
petronius
Sep 2012
#118
I disagree, there is no "until" - mere presence is not a meaningful public safety issue, and
petronius
Sep 2012
#121
You should be safer than the police and definitely safer than the criminals.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#127
Hard facts = real data, not moral panic over other people's actions that you disagree with.
hack89
Sep 2012
#49
"I see it as foolish, unnecessary and socially regressive.." looks like a personal judgement to me.
hack89
Sep 2012
#59
If you are discretionary about carrying, as you say, then I have no issue with you.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#63
What does being a store clerk or being a woman being raped have to do with you carrying?
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#42
Since I have no family to follow (here in Texas), the question is non-applicable...
Eleanors38
Sep 2012
#60
"If you have already suffered violent attacks or threats, then you should consider carrying."
PavePusher
Sep 2012
#76
You became a victim the moment you first walked out the door wearing a gun.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#79
Practical considerations aside, you seem to be veering into Robert Bork territory:
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2012
#109
"It's hard to come up with more anti-social behavior than carrying a concealed handgun...
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2012
#21
"It's hard to come up with more anti-social behavior than carrying a concealed handgun"
DWC
Sep 2012
#80
Cheryl Wheeler is a hypocrite. She has no problem playing gigs in gun-friendly Vermont.
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2012
#33
I round-filed the person accusing lawful owners/carriers of criminal intent.
PavePusher
Sep 2012
#125