That’s right, Lester! Gang bangers in Chicago fear to shoot at their rivals because they know they are likely to be armed. That’s why they shoot children, instead.George HW Bush issued the original directive to bar unauthorized military personnel from carrying concealed firearms in 1992.Maybe if soldiers were allowed to carry, Ivan Lopez would have been stopped sooner if everyone around him was armed.How many shootings would there be if every soldier was allowed to carry a gun at Fort Hood at all times? I doubt it would be less.
Following that logic to it’s conclusion, we need to start a concealed carry program in all of our grade schools. Perhaps the Girl and Boy scouts could make sure all the kids are armed.
Do you ever use empirical reasoning or do you simply prefer anecdotes and thought experiments. If so here is one
if everybody had a pet elephant the elephant could block cars, bullets and knives, ergo every person should be required to have a pet elephent with them at all times thus leading to a safer society.
you can use thought experiments to explain a case, not make a point.
“Funny you should ask. I spent almost a year at Fort Hood in the 60’s and we all carried guns, or had them closely nearby. I have no recollection of anyone being shot.”-Really? Everyone base carrying a handgun? Boy, I bet everyone at the NCO club on Saturday nights felt really, really safe.
Uncle Joe Premium Member about 10 years ago
That’s right, Lester! Gang bangers in Chicago fear to shoot at their rivals because they know they are likely to be armed. That’s why they shoot children, instead.George HW Bush issued the original directive to bar unauthorized military personnel from carrying concealed firearms in 1992.Maybe if soldiers were allowed to carry, Ivan Lopez would have been stopped sooner if everyone around him was armed.How many shootings would there be if every soldier was allowed to carry a gun at Fort Hood at all times? I doubt it would be less.
Anters55 about 10 years ago
Now THAT’S keeping things even.
Kip W about 10 years ago
That’s right! If everybody was armed, they could have started shooting at anybody with a gun out. There’s no way that could turn out badly.
Theodore E. Lind Premium Member about 10 years ago
Following that logic to it’s conclusion, we need to start a concealed carry program in all of our grade schools. Perhaps the Girl and Boy scouts could make sure all the kids are armed.
Don Winchester Premium Member about 10 years ago
Would you LIKE to have the chance to defend yourself….or be killed like a fish in a barrel with no way to fight back?
Quipss about 10 years ago
Do you ever use empirical reasoning or do you simply prefer anecdotes and thought experiments. If so here is one
if everybody had a pet elephant the elephant could block cars, bullets and knives, ergo every person should be required to have a pet elephent with them at all times thus leading to a safer society.
you can use thought experiments to explain a case, not make a point.
braindead Premium Member about 10 years ago
“Funny you should ask. I spent almost a year at Fort Hood in the 60’s and we all carried guns, or had them closely nearby. I have no recollection of anyone being shot.”-Really? Everyone base carrying a handgun? Boy, I bet everyone at the NCO club on Saturday nights felt really, really safe.
Captain Colorado about 10 years ago
Bad guys are cowards at heart. That’s why they attack the defenseless.
Nimue about 10 years ago
Sure is good to know that the ability to type into a comment box on the internet confers a complete and total understanding of complex issues.