tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post4702220505990316782..comments2024-03-08T14:23:31.503-05:00Comments on A Puff of Absurdity: On Gun ControlMarie Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13872774009526266579noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post-65707254445112069492020-07-11T10:13:28.153-04:002020-07-11T10:13:28.153-04:00@Matte Blk, I don't have a gun in my home beca...@Matte Blk, I don't have a gun in my home because <a href="https://www.safewise.com/resources/guns-at-home/" rel="nofollow">studies have shown</a> that, even safely stored, a gun in the home doubles the homeowner's risk of being the victim of a homicide. Here's a counter scenario: You're sleeping soundly, and you <i>don't</i> hear someone creeping in. The unarmed burglar is just planning to take your jewelry, but finds, instead, a gun in your bedside drawer, which he takes. Then, as he's checking your dresser, you wake up, startle the guy, and he shoots. I have no intention of ever owning a gun, but thanks for your blessing.Marie Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872774009526266579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post-58095811998506545472020-07-10T21:37:02.142-04:002020-07-10T21:37:02.142-04:00Fair enough... yet, lemme give you this
scenario: ...Fair enough... yet, lemme give you this<br />scenario: lets say you've had a hard day at<br />work and you forgot to lock your door at<br />night. Say you're sleeping soundly when you<br />hear some rummaging downstairs. Whoops. You<br />forgot to lock your door... yet, do you<br />wanna risk an intruder in thy domicile<br />without a Glock knowing they proooo'bly do<br />have one? See the stupidity of the<br />argument when he proooo'bly wants to rape<br />you, too, as soon as he's done? Guns dont<br />kill, dear. People kill. Getta snubnose .38 or a .45 or a Glock. I hope you never have<br />to use it, but wouldnt it be wise if had<br />one??? God bless you.-blessed b9, Catalyst4Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650964620664544661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post-65083298830515470192020-06-27T18:08:30.469-04:002020-06-27T18:08:30.469-04:00Sorry - my comments all went to spam!!
@Sal - Tha...Sorry - my comments all went to spam!!<br /><br />@Sal - Thanks! I thought a table of contents would help, but, you're right - a series might be a better idea.<br /><br />@Anon - The ONLY mention of an AR-15 is a quotation from a journalist. The arguments throughout are very specific to Canada 2020. Marie Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872774009526266579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post-80346386091326930722020-05-19T08:24:49.737-04:002020-05-19T08:24:49.737-04:00.. completed a careful read.. exceptional post !
I..... completed a careful read.. exceptional post !<br />Its more an exceptional essay.. very stimulating<br />I would hate to see it just disappear over the horizon<br />Perhaps you will consider reprising as 'chapters' or sequential installments ?the salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post-49421962696372785622020-05-18T15:47:23.506-04:002020-05-18T15:47:23.506-04:00You have made many valid arguments but unfortunate...You have made many valid arguments but unfortunately they don't apply to Canada in 2020. An Ar15 has never been used in any mass shooting in this country. Most murders are committed using illegal handguns by a certain demographic in urban invironments. Citing islands like Australia, New Zeland, or Great Britain as examples is silly because Canada has the longest undefended border with a country brimming with easily obtainable firearms. A ban on "evil black guns" will only have a minor outcome. A far better solution is to enforce a strict 10 year sentence on all those found in possession of an illegal firearm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5939915290794973654.post-23094590434822876872020-05-18T06:40:17.785-04:002020-05-18T06:40:17.785-04:00.. Whew ! I will be back (many times) to complete ..... Whew ! I will be back (many times) to complete a read.. The topic is super important.. and I believe I have some 'standing' regarding guns, gun control. But 'Job One' for me will be to return.. ready to read.. reread as required.. and ideally have some sort of useful comment, opinion, perspective.. or just be content with absorbing yours !!the salamanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853337802990122289noreply@blogger.com