guns on college campuses?

[RickD]

Well this has been fun...I am off to work again....

[Arctic Blast]

you know what, i have changed on this issue over the years. I used to be a extreme, pro-gun, vocal supporter of the right to have as many weapons as you want.

Then I grew up....and traveled the world, and saw the results of the average joe having a gun, and the devastation caused by these weapons. I saw the senseless violence happening in high schools, the guys who go crazy and start firing into the streets, killing innocent by standers.

I have no problem with cops and the military having weapons. I have no problem with a hunter having a gun and hunting for food. I am TOTALLY 100% against the crinminals and the average joes having guns.

Uhhh...how exactly is a hunter NOT an average joe?

[filihok]

To answer the original question

Choice

Let the individual colleges and communities decide.

That way [editorial] all the paranoia filled gun toters can stay the hell away from me and[/editorial] we can ALL be happy, and feel safe.

[filihok]

Uhhh...how exactly is a hunter NOT an average joe?

[Arctic Blast]

To answer the original question

Choice

Let the individual colleges and communities decide.

That way [editorial] all the paranoia filled gun toters can stay the hell away from me and[/editorial] we can all be happy, and feel safe.

Agreed.

[Jeffy25]

haha i have to laugh, but i will not share my commical cartoons

[Jeffy25]

To the Guy Who Mugged Me Downtown (Downtown, Savannah) I was the guy with the black Burrberry jacket that you demanded I hand over shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I hope you somehow come across this message. I'd like to apologize. I didn't expect you to crap your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. Truth is, I was wearing the jacket for a reason that evening, and it wasn't that cold outside. You see, my girlfriend had just bought me that Kimber 1911 .45 ACP pistol for Christmas, and we had just picked up a shoulder holster for it that evening. Beautiful pistol, eh? It's a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head, isn't it? I know it probably wasn't a great deal of fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge flopping about in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse since you also ended up leaving your shoes, cellphone, and wallet with me. I couldn't have you calling up any of your buddies to come help you try to mug us again.
I took the liberty of calling your mother, or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, and explaining to her your situation. I also bought myself some gas on your card. I gave your shoes to one of the homeless guys over by Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all of the cash in your wallet, then I threw the wallet itself in a dumpster. I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell. They'll be on your bill in case you'd like to know which ones. Alltel recently shut down the line, and I've only had the phone for a little over a day now, so I don't know what's going on with that. I hope they haven't permanently cut off your service. I was about to make some threatening phone calls to the DA's office with it. Oh well.
So, about your pants. I know that I was a little rough on you when you did this whole attempted mugging thing, so I'd like to make it up to you. I'm sure you've already washed your pants, so I'd like to help you out. I'd like to reimburse you for the detergent you used on the pants. What brand did you use, and was it liquid or powder? I'd also like to apologize for not killing you and instead making you walk back home humiliated. I'm hoping that you'll reconsider your choice of path in life. Next time you might not be so lucky. If you read this message, email me and we'll do lunch and laundry.
Peace!
- Alex

[RickD]

Ah thanks for making my point....guns begat crime...you went from defending yourself to robbing the mugger. So in protecting yourself you then went the next step, stole this guys money, shoes and phone......hmmmmm.....so glad you have a gun for protection.

[HoustonGM]

Ah thanks for making my point....guns begat crime...you went from defending yourself to robbing the mugger. So in protecting yourself you then went the next step, stole this guys money, shoes and phone......hmmmmm.....so glad you have a gun for protection.

A) I'm 95% sure that wasn't a true story.

B) The gun wasn't the problem there. "Going the next step" was, and that was completely unrelated to the gun.

[BINGLEBOP]

B) The gun wasn't the problem there. "Going the next step" was, and that was completely unrelated to the gun.

Exactly.

[filihok]

A) I'm 95% sure that wasn't a true story.

B) The gun wasn't the problem there. "Going the next step" was, and that was completely unrelated to the gun.

I think it was a little bit related to the gun. Exact same situation minus gun = different outcome.

[HoustonGM]

I think it was a little bit related to the gun. Exact same situation minus gun = different outcome.

Yeah, the person getting mugged at knife-point.

[BINGLEBOP]

Exactly. They could have been killed, or at least would have lost all their belongings. The belongings could eventually be replaced, but not their lives, so I'm glad "Alex" and his girlfriend didn't have to take that chance. I applaud the both of them... not for taking it "too far" (even though I agree the account is likely fictionalized), but for caring enough to protect themselves.

"Just In Case"

[HoustonGM]

Exactly. They could have been killed, or at least would have lost all their belongings. The belongings could eventually be replaced, but not their lives, so I'm glad "Alex" and his girlfriend didn't have to take that chance.

But disappointed that Alex sunk down to the level of his attacker and did the same thing. That, however, is a problem with ALEX, not a problem with him owning a gun.

[BINGLEBOP]

But disappointed that Alex sunk down to the level of his attacker and did the same thing. That, however, is a problem with ALEX, not a problem with him owning a gun.

Agreed, I modified my post right before you posted this.