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In reply to the discussion: SAFE Act: Gun groups say data shows low compliance [View all]sarisataka
(18,883 posts)141. Ok one more answer...
Why do you stay in an organization where everyone is full of blame but you?
Unlike you I don't cast a blame net trying to catch every fish in the sea. I see lots of good people in a system working against their best interest; even against the system's interest.
So do I turn my back, walk away and say 'not my problem' or try to make an iota of change? I am not the walk away type. If I see a problem but do not try to change it, then I am indeed culpable.
Also it was a job that, for good or ill, I was very good at. By using my talents and working with other good people, we could make a difference and save lives. In two wars, my units lost only one person.
Saving lives extends to the other side as well. There is more than one way to win a battle. Less killing means winning more hearts and minds. Units I served with took far more prisoners than inflicted casualties. We received humanitarian awards for food distribution, including from our own supplies.
As a result our areas were among the most peaceful. Not because of being heavy handed but by showing compassion and humanity. None of us started the war, and really didn't want to be there, but rather than walk away and washing our hands we worked within the system to minimize the damage.
I have no shame for what I have done.
So how do you see my example recruits? Are they all culpable?
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Obviously all those "gun criminals" need to be arrested and their homes tossed by state troopers
DonP
Jun 2015
#1
He's been asking you to provide an example for your use of the word "legit"
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2015
#74
When I took your statement calling people traitors at its dictionary definition
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2015
#28
And what, exactly, does legislation restricting rifle handgrip shape have to do with that?
benEzra
Jun 2015
#9
A number of NY Sheriff's have publicly stated that they will not enforce the law
Lurks Often
Jun 2015
#11
Angry as a reaction to laws passed without their consent that offend their values.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2015
#66
According to you Eleanor is one of the people destroying this country. Yet she's considered
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2015
#88
He is at Parris Island Marine base and is shooting a 1903 Springfield rifle in 30-o6 caliber.
oneshooter
Jun 2015
#129
That's not what I asked. I asked if you would enforce your gun control laws like the drug war.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2015
#64
It surprises me to find people actually surprised by this outcome?
virginia mountainman
Jun 2015
#10
I know those people I posted about on a PERSONAL, and PROFESSIONAL basis.
virginia mountainman
Jun 2015
#41
One that would not tolerate people calling them racists, or Milita, for daring to consider...
virginia mountainman
Jun 2015
#59
Maybe, the CT Speaker of the House said he didn't want to see any new gun laws proposed
Lurks Often
Jun 2015
#17