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102. Having a gun lying around is a bad option, imo

Sat Dec 5, 2015, 06:50 PM

Dec 2015

I once lived on a marginal block (one block north of Barack Obama as it turns out) in NY in the 80s during the crack years. I remember one night specifically when the locals were partying on the landing below me, breaking glass and basically challenging people to come out into the hallway at 2 am on a work night. Wouldn't think of it, but, with a gun...who knows? There are too many situations like that in life; so much simpler if you don't have the means to escalate. I can reminisce now. Shoot and it becomes THE story of your life. Not worth it.

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40 years ago I hunted ducks and doves. [View all] Photographer Dec 2015 OP

Basketballs are recreational, I play with them, therefore it is a toy, in a sense. randys1 Dec 2015 #1

Dunno... I'm a gamer and have killed a lot in Mass Effect and Dragon Age Photographer Dec 2015 #4

My grandson turned me on to the new NBA game, PS4, I am addicted. randys1 Dec 2015 #5

I seem to have been addicted to one game or another since the first Doom Photographer Dec 2015 #6

LOL Gamer after my own heart. Aerows Dec 2015 #11

I was really disappointed in Inquisition, Photographer Dec 2015 #18

There is a gaming forum on DU hibbing Dec 2015 #38

No rush..... daleanime Dec 2015 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Dec 2015 #2

Sorry that ever happened to you. Photographer Dec 2015 #3

You're "sorry for the bloodlust the event seems to have instilled in me"?? darkangel218 Dec 2015 #9

Apologies. I'm a pacifist and a Buddhist Photographer Dec 2015 #13

Then delete the post. darkangel218 Dec 2015 #14

I edited it leaving only that I'm sorry for your experience. Photographer Dec 2015 #16

So you would willingly sacrifice your life without fighting back? philosslayer Dec 2015 #20

I have thought about that a lot. Photographer Dec 2015 #21

Thats your choice. But you shouldn't call people that they "bloodlust" because they want to defend darkangel218 Dec 2015 #33

Ahimsa, the practice of doing no violence to living things, Eleanors38 Dec 2015 #50

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This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Dec 2015 #12

Damn that's terrible DashOneBravo Dec 2015 #15

He read it obviosly, because he replied to me. darkangel218 Dec 2015 #46

I am also a rape survivor. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2015 #7

It's interesting, everyone has their own path and perspective; it can be difficult to see others'. Brickbat Dec 2015 #8

"40 years ago I hunted ducks and doves." retrowire Dec 2015 #17

LOL... I still eat meat on occassion. Photographer Dec 2015 #19

there's a cure for that guilt! retrowire Dec 2015 #44

Great post. jalan48 Dec 2015 #23

No one. Thanks. Photographer Dec 2015 #88

There has been and always will be idiots that own firearms...wait is this something new here? Rex Dec 2015 #24

See Australia. Photographer Dec 2015 #25

The Land Down Under! Rex Dec 2015 #29

But they did do it. Photographer Dec 2015 #32

I don't know, but I think a lot won't comply. Rex Dec 2015 #40

Not at first. After they see arrests made for non-compliance many would change their tune Photographer Dec 2015 #43

Sounds great to me. Rex Dec 2015 #47

"Then I grew up" < i.e. you got other people to do your killing for you. The American Way. n/t jtuck004 Dec 2015 #26

How do you figure that? Photographer Dec 2015 #27

people who enjoy killing animals never admit it Skittles Dec 2015 #30

You can't just pull yourself out of the muck and pretend to be more moral than anyone else. Well, jtuck004 Dec 2015 #52

Thank you and it is called collective quilt. First heard of it jwirr Dec 2015 #63

An injury to one is an injury to all. That was the philosophy behind one big union, the WWW. jtuck004 Dec 2015 #66

So your argument is that because the US is involved in wars, these domestic mass slaughters are Squinch Dec 2015 #83

I am laughing at the self-righteous who think they are better than others while still profiting jtuck004 Dec 2015 #89

Well good for you. So as long as the US is invoved in wars, you find these massacres to be Squinch Dec 2015 #93

agreed Skittles Dec 2015 #28

Trophy hunters not only admit to it, they proudly display their kills on the wall. Rex Dec 2015 #31

but that is the excuse Skittles Dec 2015 #34

Yes, they call it 'sport' because Rex Dec 2015 #41

wouldn't want to think of them as cowards, would we Rex Skittles Dec 2015 #72

I would not mock them if they took on the beasts with their bare hands in a loincloth. Rex Dec 2015 #74

Who are you that you can attest to the fact that herds do not jwirr Dec 2015 #65

EXHIBIT # 29837 Skittles Dec 2015 #71

Well, Skittles, we know how this goes. Of course your statement is correct, but it's the Squinch Dec 2015 #84

I'm afraid you are right. smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #96

He is not here to speak for himself, because...guns ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #37

they always have a "reasom" Skittles Dec 2015 #73

No, my husband didn't have a reason. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #80

"scarce as hen's teeth"... maybe in your neck of the woods. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #35

I agree with you. TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2015 #57

The vast majority of 318 million Americans never need a gun for anything. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #36

Wise post. Thank you. yardwork Dec 2015 #39

One way to get rid of guns in the long run RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #42

We romanticize guns and violence way too much here in the states. Photographer Dec 2015 #45

Romanticize guns ??? darkangel218 Dec 2015 #60

Quit stalking me. "Invoking RW assholes?" Really? Photographer Dec 2015 #61

Didnt you just post this in the post above?? darkangel218 Dec 2015 #62

The Presidents Security Guards. Munificence Dec 2015 #69

Ah Munificence Dec 2015 #48

Due to the TOS of this site I can't say what I think of your post. Photographer Dec 2015 #49

You had no problem saying how you felt to me darkangel218 Dec 2015 #51

Per your request, I edited that post to delete what you found offensive. Photographer Dec 2015 #56

You merelly edited. darkangel218 Dec 2015 #58

I tried DashOneBravo Dec 2015 #70

If you attack gun-owners in GD, there are few consequences... Eleanors38 Dec 2015 #55

Oh, I'll play: Munificence Dec 2015 #64

"You guys?" Who, Liberals? Photographer Dec 2015 #67

No Munificence Dec 2015 #68

Breathe... and welcome to DU. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #81

Good point. Thx. Photographer Dec 2015 #82

Didn't you read the ENTIRE 2nd Amendment RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #54

Do think you fucking know me Munificence Dec 2015 #59

That's right RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #90

On this statement: Munificence Dec 2015 #75

400 posts and active since 2002. You must be a very selective person. Squinch Dec 2015 #85

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In case you already have not noticed RoccoR5955 Dec 2015 #92

When our government decides Munificence Dec 2015 #98

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Are you seriously saying President Obama should not have armed security? uppityperson Dec 2015 #100

The results on the post below davidpdx Dec 2015 #101

So, you're a vegetarian? TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2015 #53

Came home after 15 months of in country Vietnam madokie Dec 2015 #76

I can sure see how that happened. Photographer Dec 2015 #77

I had grew up with guns madokie Dec 2015 #78

I did bring home a few squirrels back then Photographer Dec 2015 #79

I see more people getting into guns and hunting then leaving belcffub Dec 2015 #86

I can certainly relate to your post. Photographer Dec 2015 #87

I get out with the camera often belcffub Dec 2015 #91

Great post. My experience is similar to yours. Paladin Dec 2015 #94

Thank you. Photographer Dec 2015 #95

Wait a minute DashOneBravo Dec 2015 #103

I believe you need to back the fuck off. (nt) Paladin Dec 2015 #104

You are too funny P DashOneBravo Dec 2015 #114

You were in the military? Gee I never would have guessed. Paladin Dec 2015 #115

Ooh, I got a sun tan, standing way back here. Good job! n/t X_Digger Dec 2015 #105

You're easily impressed, aren't you? Paladin Dec 2015 #106

Aww, poor Paladin. X_Digger Dec 2015 #109

I gave you credit for knowing better. Big mistake on my part. (nt) Paladin Dec 2015 #111

Oh noes, I'm scared!! X_Digger Dec 2015 #112

Bullshit. Paladin Dec 2015 #113

Having a gun lying around is a bad option, imo BeyondGeography Dec 2015 #102

You are free to make those choices, but I will fight you... aikoaiko Dec 2015 #107

I'll use my votes to try and change laws. That's as close as I would imagine we would fight. Photographer Dec 2015 #108

Good. I vote to change laws for the better, too. aikoaiko Dec 2015 #110