Thread: Reasons Citizens Should Own Guns

Just read that the FBI's Ten-Most-Wanted list had a jubilee, 500 people have been on it as of 18.06.2013. #500 was captured within 24 hours, that was quick. At the moment, 5 are Hispanics, 4 Whities, and a Jew. No Negro. Only 8 of them all were women. 470 have been captured or found deceased, 15 had their charges dropped. But do you believe it, I couldn't find statistics on how many Negros have been on that list. Not many, I guess. Seems they have more talent for bicycle theft than serious crimes, serial murder, terrorism, this sort of stuff.

Happy 500th Fugitive to the FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' List

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Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

But I'm inclined to disagree about the privately owned guns bit. If Americans have decided that they want guns and have the right to them

That's the rub, though - Americans didn't decide, the 'founding fathers' set up the 2nd amendment for there to be a 'well-regulated militia' in reference to gun ownership - the conservative bench of the supreme court decided that this meant everyine and their dog could have one, two, fifty etc . . .

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

What frosts my nipples is when they start trying to export such ideas to other places. If Ricky wants to cower under his bed polishing his Glock then fine, he can go do it in the USA. No need to import that mentality to Thailand, this place has enough problems already.

Though I am partial to nipples - not the make variety though - I agree . . . he ha brought his paranoia and fear of a little man to another place . . . unless he lives in the Us then he is part of the scared white man brigade who thinks he needs to sleep with a loaded gun under his pillow so he can "four shots to the body, two taps to the head, repeat if necessary' anyone coming close.

Frightened little man

Originally Posted by RickThai

Based upon the logic (or lack thereof) of many of your posts, I would think "waste of space" is the least of your concerns!

Oh dear - RickThai berating someone else based on his perception of logic.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

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That should be brought back to the classroom.

^ Great idea.

Originally Posted by pickel

That should be brought back to the classroom.

Probably couldn't happen now.

The NRA dog and pony show would be all up in arms (heh!) about intrusive gubmint regulation or slippery-slope arguments or socialism or some other BS.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Great idea.

Yes, I've seen that before and he's an idiot, but you don't need and shouldn't use live rounds to teach firearm safety in a classroom.

I view it the same as teaching birth control in a classroom. You might not be promiscuous, and you might not come into contact with guns, but better to know what to do if it happens. Though I'm pretty sure a lot of the NRA nuts would disagree with me on the birth control issue.

Originally Posted by RickThai

Although, I try to be a good Buddhist, there is no doubt in my mind that I would shoot that worthless animal dead in a heartbeat.


RickThai

...the bit about Buddhists not harming a living creature. You missed that bit did you?

It's up there at the top of the 'Buddhism for Dummies' to-do list. Check the book again.

Originally Posted by pickel

I view it the same as teaching birth control in a classroom. You might not be promiscuous, and you might not come into contact with guns, but better to know what to do if it happens. Though I'm pretty sure a lot of the NRA nuts would disagree with me on the birth control issue.

Not necessarily.

I'm sure all mothers & fathers don't want to see jr. or sis come down with an std or in sis's case, become pregnant at an early age.

Originally Posted by The Ghost Of The Moog

Originally Posted by RickThai

Although, I try to be a good Buddhist, there is no doubt in my mind that I would shoot that worthless animal dead in a heartbeat.


RickThai

...the bit about Buddhists not harming a living creature. You missed that bit did you?

It's up there at the top of the 'Buddhism for Dummies' to-do list. Check the book again.

He tends to miss quite a bit . . . and when he is reminded of it he just wanders onto something else. Ignorance is bliss

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

I'm sure all mothers & fathers don't want to see jr. or sis come down with an std or in sis's case, become pregnant at an early age.

But that's just the thing, BM - far too many on the right do NOT want sex education taught in school, thinking it leads to promiscuity . . . and then when their child becomes pregnant or catches a vd it's too late

Originally Posted by The Ghost Of The Moog

Originally Posted by RickThai

Although, I try to be a good Buddhist, there is no doubt in my mind that I would shoot that worthless animal dead in a heartbeat.


RickThai

...the bit about Buddhists not harming a living creature. You missed that bit did you?

It's up there at the top of the 'Buddhism for Dummies' to-do list. Check the book again.

I am quite well aware of the Buddhist precept of not taking a life, but like I stated before, I would definitely "shoot to kill" to protect an innocent child or woman from the likes of that dirtbag in the video.

I would just have to take my chances on the overall effect of my kamma, but according to the Budhha's dhamma, it is the intent behind the action, not the action itself that will determine its impact on your kamma. If the intent is to protect an innocent person (or yourself) from serious injury, rape, or possible death, than I would think on balance, I would come out on the plus side.

On the other hand, not taking a preventive step to protect someone such as the woman in the video, might very well create more negative kamma, than whacking the dirtbag.

Santi,

RickThai

Latest news from the AP: Chicago had over 70 shootings resulting in 12 fatalities over the Independence Day weekend.

Obviously the bad guys have guns, so why shouldn't the good guys have guns?

And. . . Illinois has just become the last state in the USA to make it legal for private citizens to carry concealed weapons.

RickThai

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

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What frosts my nipples is when they start trying to export such ideas to other places. If Ricky wants to cower under his bed polishing his Glock then fine, he can go do it in the USA. No need to import that mentality to Thailand, this place has enough problems already.

Got news for you QC: Many Thai people already have guns in their homes. My Thai BIL who is a Thai police Captain, keeps a .45 cal Kimber Procarry with him at all times.

His daughter, who lives in BKK and is married to a Thai dentist, also has a Kimber handgun at home for their protection.

I've been personally assured by the Commander of the Thai Police Department where my BIL works, that if I want to import a pistol for my own protection, he will help me with the paperwork and it will not be a problem.

So once again, your perception of reality appears to be very different from actual reality.

(BTW: I kind of like you using the familial term of endearment 'Ricky', in the same post where you talk about your nipples. Too bad, I'm a married man.)

Santi,

RickThai

Since it is apparent that violent crime occurs regularly in most large cities in the USA, and; liberals/progressives do not want the average citizen to use firearms for self-defense, or; for violent criminals to be executed, I guess the liberal/progressive stance is to just write off the innocent victims of these criminals, as if they don't matter.

A Not-So-Far-Fetched made-up story:

Sam, who was a dedicated, card-carrying Democrat lived adjacent to a very bad part of town. One night, he heard a noise, and as he went down the stairs to investigate (with plastic ball bat in hand), he was suddenly slammed into the wall and knocked unconscious.

When he awoke, he was tied to the staircase. He looked on in horror as his wife, his 13 year-old daughter, and his 9 year-old son were repeatedly sodomized by three large men.

Finally, after forcing Sam to give him a BJ, the gangleader ordered the rest of the family killed.

The men cut the throats of the wife and kids, and then left taking all the valuables.

Eventually Sam freed himself and dialed 911. The police arrived 15 minutes later.

Sam was extremely heartbroken at the deaths and violations of his family. After a couple of months of counseling and joining a support group, he eventually got to where he could talk about his ordeal.

After a few sessions, another member of the support group, who had also had family members killed in a home invasion, asked Sam if he wished he had had a gun when the men first broke into his home.

Gosh no!, exclaimed Sam. I was too upset, what if I had accidentally shot one of them?

Originally Posted by RickThai

I've been personally assured by the Commander of the Thai Police Department where my BIL works, that if I want to import a pistol for my own protection, he will help me with the paperwork and it will not be a problem.

^ an icon with no comment.

What does your icon response mean, Rainfall?

You think it is silly, or you don't believe the post?

Or,

something else?

Originally Posted by Rainfall

Originally Posted by RickThai

I've been personally assured by the Commander of the Thai Police Department where my BIL works, that if I want to import a pistol for my own protection, he will help me with the paperwork and it will not be a problem.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

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That was America at its best back in the 1940's to 60's.

Originally Posted by RickThai

I've been personally assured by the Commander of the Thai Police Department where my BIL works, that if I want to import a pistol for my own protection, he will help me with the paperwork and it will not be a problem.

Until you are on the outs with the missus, or have a problem with somebody that knows a higher up cop than you.

Anyways, I suppose this conversation was over a few drinks, and I doubt he would do it if you pursued it.

Originally Posted by BobR

That was America at its best back in the 1940's to 60's.

If you were white, of course . . .

I grew up in Grosse Pointe (look it up if you don't know these townships) in the 60s/70s - same thing. It was a great place . . . which didn't reflect the real world

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A rather HiSo neighborhood indeed...

Not quite up to the Shaker Heights, Ohio standard but 'liveable'

Originally Posted by RickThai

I always keep a loaded .40 caliber Sig Sauer under my pillow at night

Originally Posted by RickThai

I've been personally assured by the Commander of the Thai Police Department where my BIL works, that if I want to import a pistol for my own protection, he will help me with the paperwork and it will not be a problem.

Rick is like herpes . . . the gift that keeps on giving