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In reply to the discussion: I don't care what anyone thinks about their right to own guns [View all]Ghost in the Machine
(14,912 posts)about gun ownership, when in fact it's some organized theft ring looking for targets to hit... especially in rural areas.
It's like the same scam where people call pretending to be with some "Home Alarm" Company. They'll ask if you already have an alarm... if not, they ask if you would be interested in a free estimate, or sometimes even offer a "free installation if they can put their sign in your yard and on your windows". Then they will ask if you work, and if so, what hours you work so they know the best time to contact you. You give them the information, then they know the best time to case, then hit, your house. They may spend a week watching the habits of your neighbors too, so they know that no one will spot them.
I was called a few times back when I had a landline and my standard response was either "No" or "Does a pellet rifle count?"
The same goes for polls of people who have tried drugs: The percentage of people who admit to having used, or still use, marijuana is WAYYY higher than those who admit to have tried, or still use, harder drugs like cocaine, heroin, meth, etc. Most people who have tried, or still use marijuana see it as harmless, so have no problem telling a stranger that they have tried it, but harder drugs are still "taboo", so they aren't so willing to admit to trying, or still using them.
Peace,
Ghost