I got a bit dishearted about society after living in Los Angeles/Long Beach for 15 yrs, (especially during the 1991 Rodney King riots) and saw way too many bad & sad things....some within 2 miles of our home.....Originally Posted by PK
I still loves ya Sue.
I just have to decide whether I should -
Start blowing my horn when I am 100 mile away, to let you know I'm coming.
OR
Wait until I wrap my arms around you from behind, and whisper in your ear.
Guess it will be No 1 because I wouldn't get past those ferocious dogs of yours. (Or big Dave).
I don't hate guns, I just don't see the need for everyone to walk around armed to the teeth in a supposedly civilised society.
When in the bush (not hunting) I have my knives and special "camping tool", and of course, if I am hunting, I have my rifle, or shottie, which ever is appropriate.
PK
I think maybe since the U.S. had to fight for our country's independence, and fought ourselves in the Civil War, that guns, and gun ownership has carried over into our national psyche, which is even reflected in our Constitution (2nd Amendment).
I really admire societies like AUS and CAN that seem to have a less "gun crazy" culture. But I'm not naive enough to believe that outlawing guns in the U.S. would completely solve the problem, as I believe there's some truth in the old adage if you "outlaw guns...only outlaws will have guns".
I don't carry as I don't want to live under that constant "fear of bad guys" mentality, plus I fully realize I'm incapable of drawing in a "reasonable" amount of time. I do it completely for sport & activity, and fun. It gets me out into the woods and mountains, I get to go off-roading to get there, plus I can do it sitting in a lawn chair when needed.
Ah, you must be referring to my "8lbs of sheer terror" Pomeranian! Now how could you not love this sweet little doggie? Oh, just remember not to get a corndog anywhere near him....
And oh yeah PK, ....I vote for #2 above!
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