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Originally posted by Lucid Lunacy
reply to post by enlighten2012
Yeah that quote had some paranoia in it.
But I understand it. I believe a massive World War will happen in my lifetime, so I am kinda on edge in that respect. Also, with all the crap going on here in the States right now, I don't think it's too far fetched to think things might escalate a little more. In which case home invasions (robbery, and such) isn't an intangible prediction. I possess a gun for the sole purpose of having an equalizer in case of defense.
Originally posted by enlighten2012
each to their own..... i dont beleive your lives as you know them will cease to exist if you loose some guns rights. my opinion.
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
That cowboy/Alamo/all-American action hero mentality is a big part of the American psyche, to the extent that I'm not really sure what would be left if it was taken away. .
Originally posted by Lucid Lunacy
reply to post by Merriman Weir
You would not give me an answer so I was attempting to get one out. There is a difference
I accept any answer you give as your answer. Thanks for the reply. I will share my thoughts shortly.
Hopefully you will drop your attitude in further talk? I think it is quite out of line since I didn't give you any nor did I provoke such (at least I don't see how).
[edit on 30-10-2008 by Lucid Lunacy]
Originally posted by Lucid Lunacy
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
That cowboy/Alamo/all-American action hero mentality is a big part of the American psyche, to the extent that I'm not really sure what would be left if it was taken away. .
Well then I can serve as an exception to your rule
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
Originally posted by PaddyInf
Seriously though, if "The Government" decided to come to do whatever people in the US are scared of them doing, the government will do it. I don't care how well armed you are. It's not about how many weapons you have, it's about training. A single supported company could decimate a small town of armed civillians, purely down to the personal skills and drills practiced by the troops, along with the added assets of the support arms.
Expect some guff how, 200 years ago, American civilians managed to defeat 'the best military in the world' and how they can do it again.
I've already tried pointing out how the difference between a trained soldier and an untrained militia was pretty marginal then. However, some people are adamant that a nation renowned for its levels of obesity is going to be able to repel a fit, trained army with superior weaponry using mainly handguns and rifles.
Originally posted by Lucid Lunacy
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
That cowboy/Alamo/all-American action hero mentality is a big part of the American psyche, to the extent that I'm not really sure what would be left if it was taken away. .
Well then I can serve as an exception to your rule
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
Expect some guff how, 200 years ago, American civilians managed to defeat 'the best military in the world' and how they can do it again.
I've already tried pointing out how the difference between a trained soldier and an untrained militia was pretty marginal then. However, some people are adamant that a nation renowned for its levels of obesity is going to be able to repel a fit, trained army with superior weaponry using mainly handguns and rifles.
Originally posted by captiva
I already stated my opinion earlier in the thread, but I have a question for my American brothers and sisters.
In your opinion as gun owners, where is the thin red line, the point of no return, when you will defend your rights with your fire-arms.?
Originally posted by checkmate
Well Ive read this thread all the way through. Now would anyone care for a native americians opion. If my ancestors had a few guns my constitution would be different because, they would have shot the English and everyone else as soon as they got off of that damn boat