32winspl
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Hey Folks,
I was in a convenience store last night buying milk, eggs, and a pack of smokes. The tax on cigarettes has just been raised by $1.00/pack here in Wis. and the clerk mentioned that he thought our governor, Jim Doyle, is a jerk because their isn't a tax increase that the Gov dosen't embrace. I agreed with the Clerk, but told him that my disdain for the man stems from his twice vetoing Wisconsin's Concealed Carry Law. The clerk cocked his head and asked incredulously "You WANT people carrying concealed?" I very calmly said "Of course. When have you ever had to fear the intents and actions of law-abiding people?" He looked absolutely stunned and was silent. So I went on, "Criminals are already armed, and no amount of laws will change that. I could see the light of reason as it hit him. He slowly and thoughtfully said, "Wow, I never thought of that... I can't believe I never thought of that." I said, "I don't think the 2nd Amendment is about hunting at all, and not even so much about self-defence. It, like The Freedom of Speech, is about keeping our government honest. Two times, the Wis House and Senate passed this bill. It IS the will of the people. Gun control is about Control, not guns."
By this time, another customer had lined up, and it was time for me to go. We both said "See you later.", and we will. Next time, I'll learn and call him by his name. I'll even bet that he brings the topic up first. If this progresses well, I'll find out if he'd like to go shooting with me this Spring when the local range opens up again.
I am writing this because I was so surprised how easily this came up in conversation, and that "WE" may have gained a convert. Over the years, I've done this quite a number of times. I'm sure that some of you do this all the time. Some of you others should give it a try.
I was in a convenience store last night buying milk, eggs, and a pack of smokes. The tax on cigarettes has just been raised by $1.00/pack here in Wis. and the clerk mentioned that he thought our governor, Jim Doyle, is a jerk because their isn't a tax increase that the Gov dosen't embrace. I agreed with the Clerk, but told him that my disdain for the man stems from his twice vetoing Wisconsin's Concealed Carry Law. The clerk cocked his head and asked incredulously "You WANT people carrying concealed?" I very calmly said "Of course. When have you ever had to fear the intents and actions of law-abiding people?" He looked absolutely stunned and was silent. So I went on, "Criminals are already armed, and no amount of laws will change that. I could see the light of reason as it hit him. He slowly and thoughtfully said, "Wow, I never thought of that... I can't believe I never thought of that." I said, "I don't think the 2nd Amendment is about hunting at all, and not even so much about self-defence. It, like The Freedom of Speech, is about keeping our government honest. Two times, the Wis House and Senate passed this bill. It IS the will of the people. Gun control is about Control, not guns."
By this time, another customer had lined up, and it was time for me to go. We both said "See you later.", and we will. Next time, I'll learn and call him by his name. I'll even bet that he brings the topic up first. If this progresses well, I'll find out if he'd like to go shooting with me this Spring when the local range opens up again.
I am writing this because I was so surprised how easily this came up in conversation, and that "WE" may have gained a convert. Over the years, I've done this quite a number of times. I'm sure that some of you do this all the time. Some of you others should give it a try.
