DVRacer
DVRacer's JournalThe Way of the Gun generation?
I went to a squadron reunion this year on base. What struck me as I spoke with the young sailors was what their world view is. Most of them were 1-3 years old when September 11th happened and have never known peace time. Think about that these (hate to say kids because it shows my age) grew up in a world that has always had the U.S. in a shooting war. All there formative years watching news stories of casualties and firefights and yes video games the most popular like Call of Duty. They are “The Way of The Gun” generation they see violence as normal. I don’t hide the fact I own many firearms but I don’t think I look at them the same way the younger ones do. Most wars in our history have been 0-5 years with generally peace afterward and an understanding how devastatingly horrific war is. I’m kinda rambling about my thoughts but I really worry what are the consequences of a war that spans so many years? Reflectively what have we done to these kids?
Remembering Anita Hill
Two things really stood out to me having watched both sets of hearings now.
One Dr. Ford wore blue immediately bringing back memories of a strong woman testifying about a SC nominee.
Two the placement of the Coke label to the camera wow what a statement that younger people might miss the significance of. See there was a whole segment covered by Mrs. Hill about Thomas joking about pubic hairs on her Coke can that was out of line.
Also as I think about it more Cosby was the spokesman for Coke at one time as well.
For starters how about a strong message
In the military we had a provision that any offense that involved alcohol was then labeled an alcohol related offense regardless of the issue. This automatically triggered stiffer penalty’s even if the alcohol per se did not contribute to the offense.
If we could get something similar passed concerning firearms where not matter the offense if a firearm is present very stiff penalties are imposed. Make to the point nobody wants a firearm near them.
Traffic stop due to speeding $250.00 fine - firearm in the vehicle add $2000.00. Force those that choose to carry to the highest standards. Road rage incident whatever the normal penalty- firearm present even if not involved add 1 year jail ineligible for probation. Second firearm related incident make them ineligible to possess Federally. Third strike and 20 years minimum.
I am open to discussing this idea.
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