Hey Ya'll!
I don't know the individuals involved on either side of this discussion.
But not all gun owners are irresponsible. As I'm sure not all Scots are
arrogant drunkards. (See stereotyping can go both ways!)
And while I was not pleased to see the photos showing the irresponsible
handling of the guns (sure, take your pics, keep them private, but to
show them publicly??), I do believe in the right to bear arms!
However, I was even more taken aback by Peter's statement "never thought
I would see the day when I would be sharing correspondence with "hicks"
and "rednecks"!"
And what is wrong with a 'hick' or 'redneck'??
As an exchange student in Germany 20 years ago, I was explaining to one
of my German friends what a redneck was (I am from the American south...
South Carolina!)... And I started to describe it in somewhat derogatory
terms.... until her father walked in and past and I saw he had one of
the reddest necks I've ever seen and he was a hardworking farmer... I
managed to correct myself before I insulted him.
I have found that many 'hicks' and 'rednecks' are in fact well educated
and more tolerant than Peter shows himself to be!
Clear Skies!
Elizabeth
warne...@astro.umd.edu
301-405-6555
A true 'GRITS'... Gal Raised in the South!
Galactic Stone & Ironworks wrote:
Hi Bernd and List,
I can vouch that Peter is an asset to the List and I would hate to see
him leave because some of us Americans can't keep our childish
impulses under control.
I currently own one gun and have owned several, including assault
weapons. I support the right to private ownership of firearms. But,
I also believe that all firearms should be treated with respect and
they have a proper place. My current firearm has not left it's lock
box in over a year - and the last time it was removed was for a
cleaning. I would be a happy man if my gun is never discharged or
brandished.
Again, assuming the pistol that started all of this is real, juvenile
tomfoolery with guns is not only irresponsible, but it's also
off-topic for this list.
Unfortunately, I will catch some flak from my fellow Americans for
stating this in public, but we are an arrogant bunch and we think our
way is always the right way. As a whole, we have little consideration
for the cultures or beliefs of others.
To be sure, there are a few right-leaning List members who think that
Peter just needs to drink a Coca Cola, smoke a Marlboro cigarette,
drink a Starbucks coffee, and watch a mindless Hollywood 3-D movie.
And then Peter will realize the errors of his ways. If not, we will
declare him a terrorist and bomb Scotland. Problem solved.
;)
Best regards,
MikeG
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