blind-fitter Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 C'mon people now, Smile on your brother Ev'rybody get together Try and love one another right now Admirable sentiments, I'm sure. But how to make the dream a reality in a society where "might is right"? Where there is abuse of power, there will always be resentment. Hippy platitudes are all very well, but they encourage unquestioning, passive acceptance of social injustice rather than positive, constructive action to empower the powerless. Recognising that power (rather than money per se) is the most respected currency in modern society, it is perhaps unsurprising that those who have historically suffered (poverty, disenfranchisement, discrimination, physical mistreatment, etc) in an unjust society, seek to empower themselves, (at least in an illusory manner), by acquiring guns and threatening to avenge their oppression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoRacerX36 Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Recognising that power (rather than money per se) is the most respected currency in modern society, it is perhaps unsurprising that those who have historically suffered (poverty, disenfranchisement, discrimination, physical mistreatment, etc) in an unjust society, seek to empower themselves, (at least in an illusory manner), by acquiring guns and threatening to avenge their oppression. So, what you're saying is...those of us us who own guns...were poor, discriminated against, beat up, and/or deprived...and on top of all that, feel oppressed? Unless I'm interpreting this wrong, I beg to differ. I own guns because I like guns. I own guns to hunt with. I own guns, because, well, like MarcM said, I can. I happen to condone carry laws. It sends a message to the criminals that carry weapons illegally, that the average, law abiding citizen, can finally level the playing field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoRacerX36 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 gun crime has become a bit more of a problem in recent times Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 ^ what's that supposed to mean? ten years ago if someone died of a gunshot wound in the republic of ireland it was frontpage news for weeks. it has become more common that criminals carry guns in recent years but it is nowhere near as prevalent as in the united states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Well, I guess that shoots down that theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 what theory? the 'go figure' theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Sure, it was just a shot in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'd make a pun too, but my jokes are mostly off target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Radhi, I see what you're aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 You triggered off the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm just glad I wasn't firing blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think I've run out of ammunition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 It's that rapid fire wit of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 You're quite a barrel of laughs yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 You're so quick on the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel magnolia Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Do we need to shoot this over to the Fun & Games thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Have you scoped that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think that would put it in the crosshairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 You can put stock on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think this thread has exploded in our faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoRacerX36 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) I guess I should involve music in the thread somehow. -Coheed & Cambria Three Evils (Embodied in Love and Shadow) Great song. Talks about guns. Edited August 24, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hapiness is a warm gun. Bang bang shoot shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Edna is not a girl who misses much. do do do do do do, oh yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fish Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 In Texas, all those are passed down generation to generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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