Actually; I consider much of this conversation to be high road. Why should gun owners and those who believe in the constitution and the 2nd amendment, and the declaration of independence; be forced to bow our heads and be "considerate" of the anti-gun crowd, without the same respect and consideration? I don't believe in "Political Correctness". I believe PC has done more to harm our country than any good. For years, we've had to stand by and be "Considerate". If a pro-gun or pro-2A comments on an issue, we're told that it's just our opinion or our interpretation. But if an anti-gun or anti-2a (Yes, there are many who boldly say the 2A is antiquated and should be amended or totally removed from the constitution); but their comments are viewed as political debate and they have every right to speak as they do.
I think this conversation is very High Road. To take the High Road doesn't mean that we just sit back and keep our thoughts and opinions to ourselves. The high road simply means that we debate, argue, etc... with the same level of respect for the other person that we expect them to give us.
So, while my heart goes out to Ted Kennedy's family and friends for their lost, I won't miss the "man". While I'm glad that he is no longer suffering with cancer; I'm glad that our country no longer has to suffer his political influence. I'm simply tired of being told that what the pro-gun/pro-2a side says is simply "opinion" and that we need to respect the "Other side". Especially when the other side simply considers us a bunch killers, red necks, hicks, losers, and trash; who is somehow responsible for the majority of crime and death in our country. Yes, we can take the "High Road". But all that means is that I don't have to get personal with the individual that I disagree with. A good example is: While Ted Kennedy was a good father and a great uncle/surrogate father for Bobby and John's kids; he was a crappy public servant. He was only in office because of the name/legacy of his brothers. And the people of Mass wanted this to hold on to. But for the rest of the country, he was terrible. He was a very irresponsible person. And his negative opinions of guns and his euphoric opinion of society and crime (Which is really easy to have when you're an elite family member like a Kennedy who doesn't live in the "REAL" world); has contributed to our poverty and crime rate being where it is today.
So by all means attack the anti-gun / anti-2A crowd. It can be done totally High Road. Just attack their ideas and not them as a person. Unless of course you're discussing some hypocrisy or an attribute that makes the person incapable of understanding the reality of it. But this can be done High Road. We shouldn't have to just sit here and be sheep while the other side spits on us. If they want our respect for differing opinions, then they must also respect our differing views and opinions. In principle, it may seem "High Road" to not confront or debate the "Other- Side"; but by doing so, our rights and beliefs in the 2A and our guns in general WILL be taken away from us.
Boom stick or lead and primers.
Might feel the urge to get both.
Easy come easy go
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However I can take apart and clean for a day before trying out what I most likely will purchase.:banghead: A good firearm is like a good dog, always there when you need them and a dependable proven performer as well.
