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MiddleFingerMom

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11. It's odd that so many who would ordinarily know the value of compromise AND sonstitutional rights...

Wed Aug 15, 2012, 11:57 AM

Aug 2012

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... are so adamant about being unwaveringly uncompromising about denying
this one.
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No comments about securing the gun(s) in the trunk of his car -- thus allowing
him his right AND respecting the sanctity of a person's home and rules?
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And "in my driveway" doesn't fly. I'm sure he could park somewhere
nearby completely off the property.
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This doesn't seem to be about etiquette NOR "mutual" respect.
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It disappoints me quite a bit.
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I don't know if I've ever been to "the gungeon", but this makes me believe that
its reputed toxicity is not just the fault of the gun "advocates".
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Etiquette question involving guns [View all] gollygee Aug 2012 OP

I would say to them.. MicaelS Aug 2012 #1

Simple. Your house, your rules. "Stand your ground" so to speak. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #2

Don't be ambiguous. Denninmi Aug 2012 #3

The answer is easy... IF you're truly interested in "etiquette". MiddleFingerMom Aug 2012 #4

This would be a good answer. ManiacJoe Aug 2012 #7

excellent ... nt littlewolf Aug 2012 #24

my answer too Kali Aug 2012 #30

I think MFM has the right idea nt susanr516 Aug 2012 #44

No need to be nice. HERVEPA Aug 2012 #5

I don't think he'd do that gollygee Aug 2012 #6

Understood. But you should definitely be direct and clear with him. HERVEPA Aug 2012 #14

Forget gentle, just state the facts, as above: lastlib Aug 2012 #18

You said it perfectly in your OP pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #8

"Yes and I'd love to have you visit, but only if you don't bring any guns." is perfectly fine hack89 Aug 2012 #9

your house, your rules datasuspect Aug 2012 #10

It's odd that so many who would ordinarily know the value of compromise AND sonstitutional rights... MiddleFingerMom Aug 2012 #11

As I'm a regular poster in the "gungeon", you would not be incorrect nt shadowrider Aug 2012 #21

"Target Rich Environment"? Paladin Aug 2012 #28

Um... that means "target-rich environment" for the bad guys. Step away from the keyboard. MiddleFingerMom Aug 2012 #31

My mom would say, "If you bring a gun into my house I'll kill you." hunter Aug 2012 #12

My mom, too... probably. MiddleFingerMom Aug 2012 #13

I believe in the right to own guns but you have a right to not have any in your home if you wish Populist_Prole Aug 2012 #15

tell him to leave them in the car. nobody's packing in your house, so he wont be needing them NightWatcher Aug 2012 #16

That's not safe. It could be stolen. TrogL Aug 2012 #19

yup thats what i do. or i dont visit. if its your house then your rules loli phabay Aug 2012 #38

my mom has the same rule, I leave my heater in the car NightWatcher Aug 2012 #40

I'd bet that if you asked this question in the Gungeon ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2012 #17

This is a gun thread. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #20

I don't think it started out as one. Ptah Aug 2012 #22

I do. But that is not to say that it is against the SoP which I find interesting: Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #25

Etiquette question involving gums rug Aug 2012 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #26

Ask him to lock it in the trunk or glove compartment when he's in your house. nolabear Aug 2012 #27

Your house, your rules 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #29

Explain to him your policy about not allowing guns in the house. Kaleva Aug 2012 #32

OK well this turned out to be easier than I feared gollygee Aug 2012 #33

That was my thought, you posted before I had a chance HarveyDarkey Aug 2012 #41

Glad to see it resolved nt susanr516 Aug 2012 #45

ha ha. i was going to post that my husband would totally respect your preference and rules seabeyond Aug 2012 #46

Excellent sarisataka Aug 2012 #47

If he respects you & respects your property, there will be no problem. baldguy Aug 2012 #34

See #33 gollygee Aug 2012 #36

That's funny, you were owned by post #33 if you had cared to read the thread aikoaiko Aug 2012 #42

How? gollygee's friend is obviously a respectful person. Most gun worshipers aren't. baldguy Aug 2012 #43

It depends on your individual relationship. rrneck Aug 2012 #35

See #33 :) gollygee Aug 2012 #37

Ah. Shoulda read the thread first. rrneck Aug 2012 #39

My take on this... pipi_k Aug 2012 #48