Gun Control & RKBA

Starboard Tack

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26. Very refreshing to hear from another gun owner who has a grasp on reality

Tue Dec 13, 2011, 10:48 PM

Dec 2011

I find the celebration of more armed individuals to be terribly misguided. As can be seen from the replies to this and your previous post regarding shooting in defense of property, there are some, thankfully a minority, who believe their property is worth more than the life of a potential thief. Some have stated their willingness to shoot thieves in the back as they flee and no longer present any physical threat. They justify this because it is legal in their state, Texas e.g., and getting shot is an occupational hazard for those who would steal.
I can understand shooting an intruder in one's house, or shooting someone who poses an immediate physical threat, but shooting a person in the back, who poses no immediate threat is both cowardly and unconscionable, and in most places in this world it is called murder.

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Question--why do many here seem to celebrate the number of people who apply for CCW licenses? [View all] digonswine Dec 2011 OP

I would seek out new friends. DocMac Dec 2011 #1

I think the biggest reason is policy driven dmallind Dec 2011 #2

I see it as recognition that there is indeed strength in numbers slackmaster Dec 2011 #3

It's a celebration of freedom and empowerment. ileus Dec 2011 #4

With it I can ashling Dec 2011 #5

Uh, does that mean you can't vote in Vermont? SteveW Dec 2011 #33

Why would I vote in Vermont? ashling Dec 2011 #37

The question refers to proper I.D. in Texas & Vermont... SteveW Dec 2011 #38

it is one more that has joined the "well-regulated militia" Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #6

Is there a point, as you see it, when more guns in more hands -- digonswine Dec 2011 #7

OK but, I have a question -- Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #8

I know- digonswine Dec 2011 #9

you are kind of making my head spin. also, if I could say Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #11

This is correct- digonswine Dec 2011 #14

I totally understand your hesitation -- I am very careful with whom I hang around when I know that Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2011 #16

The reason is: Crime happens. PavePusher Dec 2011 #12

Very refreshing to hear from another gun owner who has a grasp on reality Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #26

I grew up in Florida and live in Texas; guns everywhere... SteveW Dec 2011 #34

What is wrong with "a delight in others exerting their rights"? PavePusher Dec 2011 #10

I get what you are saying- digonswine Dec 2011 #15

Exercising the right, even "constantly", does not equate to actually shooting anyone. PavePusher Dec 2011 #19

Not to put too fine a point on it.... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #22

I never told you how to use your rights digonswine Dec 2011 #24

As he said, he doesn't give a fuck about how you or anyone else feels Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #27

Why should I? We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #28

Oh, I get it alright. Your world is all about you. Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #29

Sigh.... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #31

Also- digonswine Dec 2011 #25

Just a few other points... SteveW Dec 2011 #36

Because it highlights the growing number of people who support the right to keep and bear arms. Atypical Liberal Dec 2011 #13

A number of gun promoters make money off it. It's also clique thing with little benefit to society. Hoyt Dec 2011 #17

Do you have any clue... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #20

"...clique thing with little benefit to society?" Well, Hoyt, that's at least a start. nt SteveW Dec 2011 #35

Because up until the CCW movement starting in the 1990s MicaelS Dec 2011 #18

We applaud it because whenever a CCW permit is issued; an angel gets its wings. Glassunion Dec 2011 #21

People are taking their safety into their own hands...that's a great feeling. ileus Dec 2011 #23

The same reason we celebrate when our gay family, friends and neighbors get married Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2011 #30

Many reasons chrisa Dec 2011 #32