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25. It's the intimidation factor.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #6)

Sat Sep 20, 2014, 03:02 PM

Sep 2014

YOU may not have a problem with it, but others may well find it intimidating.

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Washington Election Observer Free To Carry His Gun [View all] RandySF Sep 2014 OP

OK by me if he's not a criminal and is allowed to carry. nt NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

Yay for mo' gunz mo' gunz mo' gunz. 99Forever Sep 2014 #2

And we can be assured of a well-reasoned adult discussion about this matter, right? NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #6

It's the intimidation factor. cali Sep 2014 #25

It's a community standard. In the case of "Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia", it's a crime, IMO. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #29

look, I live in Vermont- a very open carry- no license needed place cali Sep 2014 #33

Well nobody would care here Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #34

really. YOU think you have the right to speak for everyone in your area? cali Sep 2014 #39

same as you speaking for everyone in your area Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #48

Don't you think even ONE person being intimidated at a polling place is too many? riderinthestorm Sep 2014 #52

well it was not a polling place Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #53

Sorry but this is part of a larger effort to intimidate riderinthestorm Sep 2014 #55

I disagree Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #56

"Wisconsin 'open carry' Poll Watcher militia plans to intimidate African American voters" riderinthestorm Sep 2014 #59

That is quite different Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #60

How can you possibly know "no one would care?" thucythucy Sep 2014 #81

From the original source and not "Talking Points Memo", which can be a shit-stirrer.... NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #37

first of all, we comment on things that aren't freaking local all the time here. cali Sep 2014 #40

No need to be defensive. Local is local, and yes, everybody has an opinion and is free to share it. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #42

huge issue. Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #3

Childish beyond belief, this country has gone mad randys1 Sep 2014 #4

glad they are following the law Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #5

I am sure that no one will feel intimidated in any way at all... riqster Sep 2014 #7

Sorry, but I don't see the problem here. IronGate Sep 2014 #8

you do realize that it doesn't take much time to pull a gun from a holster, right? cali Sep 2014 #26

I'm well aware of how fast a firearm can be pulled form a holster. IronGate Sep 2014 #28

How do you know he or she is legal? I'm sorry, but madinmaryland Sep 2014 #45

There are several indicators, IronGate Sep 2014 #46

If the person was carrying the gun had a badge indicating madinmaryland Sep 2014 #47

On the flip side, IronGate Sep 2014 #49

That not really Germaine to the debate... madinmaryland Sep 2014 #51

not as much training as you think Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #54

Yes. There is racism in the ranks of law enforcement. madinmaryland Sep 2014 #58

And that explains why you are part of the problem! nt Logical Sep 2014 #65

No, it doesn't. IronGate Sep 2014 #72

I am sick of pro-gun people not understanding that Open Carry helps nothing..... Logical Sep 2014 #73

Well then, you would be wrong. IronGate Sep 2014 #75

Then why say "Sorry, but I don't see the problem here."?? Logical Sep 2014 #76

I don't see a problem, as in IronGate Sep 2014 #85

Just conceal the fucking gun your moron. nt Logical Sep 2014 #9

+1000. nt. IronGate Sep 2014 #10

I agree with that nt Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #11

Yeah. This is local crap, anyway. Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #12

yep Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #21

The bulk of the responses/ conversation in this thread ... etherealtruth Sep 2014 #74

"guns always good" Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #77

It is an attitude etherealtruth Sep 2014 #78

Sorry to hear that is what you think of firearms owners here. Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #79

I would like to believe that is true etherealtruth Sep 2014 #80

"Productivity" seems, over & over, to be keep stirring culture war. Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #83

This speaks to the larger issue of voter intimidation or the potential for intimidation etherealtruth Sep 2014 #13

Then why was issue of voter intimidation not mentioned Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #15

It linked to the full story ... etherealtruth Sep 2014 #16

K... Oktober Sep 2014 #14

Trouble doesn't make an appointment... ileus Sep 2014 #17

Politics and guns Politicalboi Sep 2014 #18

So, when Gerald "Rick" becomes a problem . . . gratuitous Sep 2014 #19

took longer than I thought Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #20

And, of course, the obligatory "penis" reference. IronGate Sep 2014 #22

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar gratuitous Sep 2014 #23

You said "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar"? IronGate Sep 2014 #24

when Gerald "Rick" Halle's causes a problem Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #30

Always can count on any topic about guns to prompt calm, respectful discussions YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #27

Aww. C'mon. It's just a Manly Man fashion statement. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2014 #31

Fuckin' creepy. nt valerief Sep 2014 #32

This is why guns have no place around any polling place: Brigid Sep 2014 #35

we have all paper MFM008 Sep 2014 #36

I'd forgotten about that. Brigid Sep 2014 #41

Or, and this was during the count, not during voting, we could hire security or assign LEOs. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #44

Fuck you NRA. Initech Sep 2014 #38

I don't see any problem Daninmo Sep 2014 #43

I am more worried about distracted drivers also Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #50

there are many people that do have a problem with it etherealtruth Sep 2014 #57

quite different Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #61

Yes and no .... etherealtruth Sep 2014 #62

well as he was not "standing behind you, holding a gun," Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #64

The person involved shared their experience etherealtruth Sep 2014 #68

do you even read my posts? Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #69

Yes I did etherealtruth Sep 2014 #71

If I were a poll worker . . Brigid Sep 2014 #63

I agree and the law should be changed Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #66

Because it alarms some people. Just conceal the fucking gun and stop showing off. nt Logical Sep 2014 #67

That would be a smart thing to do nt Duckhunter935 Sep 2014 #70

Liberalism is freedom Boom Sound 416 Sep 2014 #82

Tolerance ain't supposed to be easy, true 'nuff. Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #84