I just can't understand the train of thinking that makes someone want to carry a dangerous weapon, regardless of whether or not they intend on using it. But I'm a big girly pacifist.
I read the news today oh boy! Page 237
Quote: Nat Wicks @ September 27 2010, 9:51 AM BSTI'd say this is probably a more relevant article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate
America having a homicide rate of more than 3 times that of central Europe.
Murder isn't the only type of violent crime. Our murder rate is high, but remove drug dealers/users, gang members and certain minorities and our rate is probably no higher than yours. But you're much more likely to be assaulted or burgled than I am.
We've got plenty of drug dealers/users and gang members! Maybe not the same mix of 'certain minorities' though.
I'd rather be assaulted or burgled than shoot someone.
Quote: Nat Wicks @ September 27 2010, 10:01 AM BSTI just can't understand the train of thinking that makes someone want to carry a dangerous weapon, regardless of whether or not they intend on using it. But I'm a big girly pacifist.
It's all about self defence.
Quote: Nat Wicks @ September 27 2010, 10:04 AM BSTI'd rather be assaulted or burgled than shoot someone.
I'd use a taser or something on someone, no problem.
Guns are just too final. A burglar doesn't deserve to die for burgling. The two are not equal.
Quote: Nat Wicks @ September 27 2010, 10:04 AM BSTI'd rather be assaulted or burgled than shoot someone.
So you'd rather have your jaw broken or be raped than defend yourself? Where's your survival instinct? I'm a big ol' pacifist myself, but I would much rather hurt my attacker than be hurt myself.
We need something that knocks a person unconscious immediately, but doesn't kill them.
And then wipe guns off the face of the earth.
Quote: DaButt @ September 27 2010, 10:10 AM BSTbut I would much rather hurt my attacker than be hurt myself.
Hurt yes, kill no.
Quote: zooo @ September 27 2010, 10:09 AM BSTI'd use a taser or something on someone, no problem.
Guns are just too final. A burglar doesn't deserve to die for burgling. The two are not equal.
You know what, I might have trouble with it at first, but I think I could taser someone.
Quote: DaButt @ September 27 2010, 9:59 AM BSTThere are a few cities where gun ownership is mandatory.
I saw that it looks kinda fun. Some even where being armed is mandatory.
In Israel if you're on national service you have to take your rifle and ammo down the pub.
They have very few pub fights.
Quote: zooo @ September 27 2010, 10:09 AM BSTA burglar doesn't deserve to die for burgling.
I disagree.
Quote: zooo @ September 27 2010, 10:09 AM BSTI'd use a taser or something on someone, no problem.
Guns are just too final. A burglar doesn't deserve to die for burgling. The two are not equal.
Why not buy a paintball gun and keep it under the bed? Half a dozen shots to the scrotum will make the worst numpty pliant.
Quote: DaButt @ September 27 2010, 10:13 AM BSTI disagree.
And that's why you're MENTAL!!!!!
Seriously though, stealing a DVD player deserves death?
You may as well live in Afghanistan or one of those countries where people are stoned for showing an ankle.
(Did I spell Afghanistan right?)
Quote: DaButt @ September 27 2010, 10:10 AM BSTSo you'd rather have your jaw broken or be raped than defend yourself?
I'm not saying it's the right mentality to have, but it's mine.
Quote: DaButt @ September 27 2010, 10:13 AM BSTI disagree.
I'm genuinely staggered.
Quote: sootyj @ September 27 2010, 10:13 AM BSTWhy not buy a paintball gun and keep it under the bed? Half a dozen shots to the scrotum will make the worst numpty pliant.
Plus it would be fun!