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Originally Posted by JiveTurkey
I don't like being called a self important jackass. Mods should take note of such.
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Really? You like to make a big show of carrying guns into bars? If so, why do you think it's a good idea?
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A lot of people say open carry "makes you a target" and carrying concealed is "safer." This is simply untrue, as the only people who NEED a CONCEALED gun are criminals intent on wrongdoing. Over a century ago any male with a brain in his head usually carried a handgun of some sort, and this was common knowledge. If everyone (or the majority) of society is armed there is LESS threat of crime. After all, if you're a criminal it's much easier to ply your trade when you KNOW everyone around you is armed with only their best judgement and no firearms. If, however, eight out of ten law abiding citizens are openly carrying guns said criminal may decide not to rob, rape, steal etc from said armed society.
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Like Botnst said, this sort of thing seems to vary from place to place. I cannot recall a single relative of mine who has ever owned a firearm other than a BB or pellet gun and maybe a rifle or two used for target shooting. That covers four generations. Maybe some relatives have had guns. If so, they have been quiet about it. Despite our lack of arms, only one relative that I know of has been the victim of a violent crime. My brother got beat up and robbed by a bunch of teenagers once. His main injury was to his ego.
So, you feel safer having guns around. I don't, although I do enjoy shooting now and then. To each his own.
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Today there are far too many people (sheeple) who really believe their government has their best interests at heart.
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That's true, but I am not clear what it has to do with your argument. Your previous paragraph referred to the benefit of having guns as protection against criminals. Now you bring in the government. Are you saying that people should arm themselves because the government won't protect them? I'm not saying that's a bad argument. I'm just not sure it's the one you intended to make.
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These people don't know the dangers one faces in the real world when they must provide for themselves and their families. They don't know how to chop down a tree, hunt, or grow their own food, but are excellent at their facetwitterbooks and know all about iTunes.
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Also true.
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It is very interesting that the US government forces law abiding citizens with no ill intent on their minds to carry their firearms hidden like a criminal.
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It does? Then why are people permitted to have open carry in Virginia?
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I understand there are people who will disagree with me, but my intent is not to start a pissing match. I have simply presented my views for open minded consideration. Much of my morality is "old fashioned" but those views are supported on the unshakeable bedrock of historical fact.
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Well, you being infallible and all, I guess I should apologize for wasting your time.