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Aisu 2008-11-14 20:55
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And we're discussing this topic in depth in this little technology forum because some geeks (mostly from Europe?) are going to amend the constitution of the United States and eliminate change the second amendment... ;)

We sound kinda silly, eh?

(Btw, if someone tried to rob me or my family with a gun ~or nuclear weapon~, I would definitely shoot them at the first opportunity. ;))

penguinbait 2008-11-14 21:14
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Originally Posted by Aisu (Post 242059)
And we're discussing this topic in depth in this little technology forum because some geeks (mostly from Europe?) are going to amend the constitution of the United States and eliminate change the second amendment... ;)

We sound kinda silly, eh?

(Btw, if someone tried to rob me or my family with a gun ~or nuclear weapon~, I would definitely shoot them at the first opportunity. ;))
Luckily the 1st amendment affords us the rights to discuss gun control on this wonderful technology forum.

Aisu 2008-11-14 21:45
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Originally Posted by penguinbait (Post 242065)
Luckily the 1st amendment affords us the rights to discuss gun control on this wonderful technology forum.
Obviously... I didn't ask if we had the right to, I just asked "why". And I pointed out how silly we sound debating (bickering?) when we should all be friends and strive to develop awesome software and community :cool: Instead of arguing aboot' guns.

penguinbait 2008-11-15 01:10
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Originally Posted by Aisu (Post 242069)
Obviously... I didn't ask if we had the right to, I just asked "why". And I pointed out how silly we sound debating (bickering?) when we should all be friends and strive to develop awesome software and community :cool: Instead of arguing aboot' guns.
Well its in off topic, and your reading it so you must have found some interest? I rather enjoy hearing other peoples opinions no matter how crazy I think they may be. It's all about perspective. :cool: Sometimes you can understand other peoples perspective and learn something, sometimes you can't :eek:

fatalsaint 2008-11-15 01:13
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but.. I thought I was paranoid.. Not crazy ;)

penguinbait 2008-11-15 02:37
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Well its in off topic, and your reading it so you must have found some interest? I rather enjoy hearing other peoples opinions no matter how crazy I think they may be. It's all about perspective. Sometimes you can understand other peoples perspective and learn something, sometimes you can't
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Originally Posted by fatalsaint (Post 242105)
but.. I thought I was paranoid.. Not crazy ;)
Lets be clear ;)

I said I think some peoples opinions may be crazy, this may cause them to become paranoid ;)

Paranoia I can understand, and can be a very healthy emotion. I am just not sure I will ever be paranoid enough to think a pistol, or hunting rifle isn't enough to protect myself and my family. Not that I own either..

I guess if things end up like "Road Warrior", your gonna be in a better position than me. Although, I am pretty sure we're both screwed...

fatalsaint 2008-11-15 02:51
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Touche! :D

(and mad max RULES!)

Texrat 2008-11-15 03:15
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So... You're telling me the cops you know are going to distinguish me differently if I'm point a standard, run of the mil, glock 17 at them... or an ar-15??

(snip)

Of course.. I might be missing your point again ;).
Yup. And, deliberately it appears.

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Originally Posted by fatalsaint (Post 242052)
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the fact that there seems to be a little thing going on over in Iraq.. where a bunch of proverbial "farmers with pitchforks" seem to be giving (one of) the most technologically and tactically advanced military out there a hell of a bad time.
I'm taking it you don't see the irony in your own words...?

penguinbait 2008-11-15 05:21
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Originally Posted by Texrat (Post 242126)

I'm taking it you don't see the irony in your own words...?
Oh sweet Irony :D

fatalsaint 2008-11-15 06:32
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Originally Posted by Texrat (Post 242126)
Yup. And, deliberately it appears.
Nope.. just getting used to having your posts go over my head is all.
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I'm taking it you don't see the irony in your own words...?
Not sure if this was rhetorical or not.. but the only way I see it is if you take the term "farmers with pitchforks" to be literal.. which it wasn't intended.

I later did say they had AK-47's (plus various other small arms) and rather crude homemade explosives. Just an example of a sort of 'freedom fighters' putting up a fight, even in today's technologically advanced world with superior firearms. And apparently doing a good enough job to make us want to crawl home to mommy.

But again.. I'm dancing around in circles while you're just laughing at me. (figuratively, of course.)


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