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Arizona shooting...
justsomeguy:
Haven't you heard?
Everything that is not a revolver or a traditional bolt action hunting rifle is an "assult weapon"
A-FIXER:
HEE...HEE... I should have remember, my bad.
Rodney Moorhead:
Here is a good interview with the CCW holder that helped subdue the shooter. He did not pull it out because it was not needed. This is in MP3 Format
http://i.b5z.net/i/u/1219065/m/1_30_11_J._Zamudio_Jan_8__2011_FTP_46.30.mp3
If the link does not work go here: http://www.libertywatchradio.com/listen and download.
Rod the former Arizonan.
omaharj:
--- Quote from: omaharj on January 10, 2011, 07:27:58 PM --- I was waiting for someone else to post about this tragedy but I it appears we are trying to wrap words around it all.
I want to offer my condolences to the families of all those shot.
There are a few things I would like to say....remember, these are MY thoughts,you can disagree, they aren't facts...
First,the murderer appears to be extremely mentally ill. This comes way before (and really, in place of) any political views he holds.
second, uninformed people will say "Anybody can run around with a gun in Arizona." This isn't accurate. While you don't need a special permit or training to carry, you still need to pass a NICS (sp) check to buy one.
Third, this was a group that is by and large anti-gun. There wasn't anyone pulling out THEIR concealed gun and returning fire. I suspect most groups of Arizonans numbering over a hundred, would have a few CCWers around. It's a shame there wasn't one handy.
Fourth, the Sheriff was quick to hold a press conference...pointing fingers
http://thechollajumps.wordpress.com/
Fifth, I suspect everyone's finger will be pointing in a direction away from themselves.
I know I need to be aware that some people SHOULDN'T have guns and I need to be a good citizen. I hope I have the courage, when someone I know who owns a gun and seems "on the edge," to follow a prudent path.
--- End quote ---
I thought of this statement today when I read some forum discussions. When do you cross the line from..."mind your own business" and "I need to step up and be a responsible citizen and say/do something"? Can you step up when something just doesn't smell right? We all seem to be advocates of personal responsibility,what of social responsibilty?. Let's get some dialogue going... I'm uncomfortable....Thanks,RJ
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