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Gunslinger · June 8, 1999, 08:01 PM

Admittedly I am always quick to see a conspiracy where one may in fact not exist. However for the sake of conversation let's assume that their motives are pure and there is no grand scheme to capitolize on our lack of means to defend ourselves. History has taught us that once disarmed some preditor will eventually take advantage of the fact we are defenseless. If not by design simply because the opportunity exist.

Ask Michelle if she would worry while walking through the mall about her car being stolen if it was locked and the keys securely in her pocket.
Then ask if she would feel equally comfortable if she simply left the windows down and the keys hanging in it while doing her shopping.

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Gunslinger

We live in a time in which attitudes and deeds once respected as courageous and honorable are now scorned as being antiquated and subversive.

June 8, 1999, 08:01 PM	#3
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	Admittedly I am always quick to see a conspiracy where one may in fact not exist. However for the sake of conversation let's assume that their motives are pure and there is no grand scheme to capitolize on our lack of means to defend ourselves. History has taught us that once disarmed some preditor will eventually take advantage of the fact we are defenseless. If not by design simply because the opportunity exist. Ask Michelle if she would worry while walking through the mall about her car being stolen if it was locked and the keys securely in her pocket. Then ask if she would feel equally comfortable if she simply left the windows down and the keys hanging in it while doing her shopping. ------------------ Gunslinger We live in a time in which attitudes and deeds once respected as courageous and honorable are now scorned as being antiquated and subversive.