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DeborahKizzy		#11	[-]
One Star General Posts: 964 (05/09/08 3:02 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	LadyKate63 wrote: I've read a lot of research on this topic actually, and there is substantial evidence that a large number of crimes are prevented every year by people showing or aiming a gun without ever using it. wow thats very interesting! I wish in the UK we could be more like the US. You guys are allowed to have a gun with you. But we would get locked up. Even if its for self defence. I think that you should never underestimate the power of normal people to get involved and sort crime out for themself. They do it better than the police a lot of the time. hehe "You Fight Like A Woman...Will Forever Be A Statement Of Respect!" "No Xena, No Xenaverse!" DeborahKizzy's Xena Video's \| Kizzy's Personal Videos XTW Officer & Sais Groupie Avatar by Sais \| Keeper by Aurora \| Banner by Sais
Nanziniemi		#12	[-]
One Star General Posts: 1222 (05/09/08 3:46 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	LadyKate63 wrote: . I've read a lot of research on this topic actually, and there is substantial evidence that a large number of crimes are prevented every year by people showing or aiming a gun without ever using it. If youve red alot of research you also know that the more people who own guns the more people who actually FIRE a gun. And then you get those insane kids who 'borrow' their parents gun and shoot up their school. Im totally against guns, why would you go swinging around a gun and than say 'hey I didn't fire it!' I would never own a gun thats like fighting fire with fire it doesnt work. Put a total BAN on having a gun now THAT would work Proud to be a Lawlessbian \| My music vids \| My art \| My Band \|
twinkletoes87		#13	[-]
Commander Posts: 804 (05/09/08 4:45 PM) Chaotic MisTiT of Love Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I guess this may be controversial to say but good for you brabs. Guns are bad yes, but sick bastards like that are worse, Lets face it most of these men are serial attackers so I hope next time he attacks someone (god forbid) they can defend themselves and teach him a few things. Woman who are attacked in this way feel their power has been taken from them,. I guess a gun maybe gives that feeling of extra security. I also sleep with a switch blade on the window and a kitchen knife under the bed my BF works nights an I can't sleep with out something. *Crazy, short ass, twinkletoes Chaotic MisTiT of Love - XGBoM* toejam - MHoIR "That's what we all dream about, isn't it? Someone who looks so deeply into our soul they find something worth dying for." 'Gabrielle WFC' Beautiful banner thanks to Sais08 Hawt! Deputy badge by The sheriff Saraxenite & sexy keeper by Vandersexxx!! Last Edited By: twinkletoes87 05/09/08 4:48 PM. Edited 1 times.
HelAreyn		#14	[-]
Commander Posts: 935 (05/09/08 4:45 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	But that is like prohibition, if you take it away only more people will have them just as a rebellion. It wouldn't work to stop producing guns because I know in my close family two people who could just make the guns. It is true that the statistics show that more people who have guns fire them and victims get them taken away and used on them. But if they didn't have a gun in the first place and the criminal has one they would shoot. A lot of criminals don't think about shooting a victim they just do it, now most people who are victimized don't do the same they hesitate and that is what gives the criminal the oppurtunity to take the gun. No Xena, No Xenaverse! "Once had a love, and it was a gas Soon turned out had a heart of glass."
dahllaz		#15	[-]
Warrior-in-Training Posts: 217 (05/09/08 5:51 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Awww man brabs, how awful. I hope they catch they guy and as horrible as it that he left that note, that it helps tighten the noose around his sorry neck. If you and the others who're packing know how to use a gun, and are willing to use it, ('cause I'm guessing those that aren't willing are usually the ones who have them taken away by their attacker. the whole attitude thing - body language says a lot and if yours is saying "take one more step and you're gonna get holes in your body" then it's suddenly a lot scarier prospect to continue the attack.) and aren't breaking any laws, then I'm glad you're able to take extra steps to protect yourselves. Part of my feelings may simply be that I am from the U.S. and as a whole our country takes our right to bear arms very seriously. Added to that being from the West (also from Oregon) where guns played a key role in people being able to settle the country; it's just plain part of our identity. Not just for protection from humans, but from wild animals (still a problem in rural areas), to protect our stock from wild animals and just to put food on the table. We also take our hunting pretty serious out in the country too. I've been around guns all my life and can't remember ever not knowing they were to be taken very seriously, that they were not toys and once I was old enough to have one of my own (12 is when you can get a license to hunt in Oregon. or it was anyway), had to take a gun safety course. Education is the key and the lack of is probably were most problems occur. I firmly believe banning isn't the solution - that just leaves the bad guys as the only ones armed. And I have a right to protect myself. As an aside, they actually do fight fire with fire - wild fires anyway. They use fire to help make a fire line so that when the actual wild fire gets to that spot, there isn't any fuel for it to burn and therefore it can be contained a bit. I just read a book about fire fighters and it included quite a bit on those that fight wild fires; it was really quite fascinating. userbar graphics by Aurora & TaladarkieJJ My graphics
MoyCullen		#16	[-]
Warrior-in-Training Posts: 334 (05/09/08 6:46 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	What a terrible situation!! My heart goes out to your coworker brabs. You and the others in the office should do whatever you feel is necessary to protect yourselves since it seems no one else is looking out for you. About 8 years ago, the group I work in was located in a secluded office park building and I was never so shook up as the day we came in and found "Wanted for Rape" police sketch flyers posted all over the building for a rape that had occurred right in our parking lot a few nights before. Fortunately the building management was very responsive and had the security guard walk us to our cars anytime we had to work late. Too bad you're not seeing the same kind of response. Be safe!!! "I could sing for you" Keeper by Aurora Goddess. Userbars by Nanziniemi, Aurora Goddess, TaladarkieJJ. Thanks everyone!
DeborahKizzy		#17	[-]
One Star General Posts: 971 (05/09/08 6:52 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	dahllaz wrote: I firmly believe banning isn't the solution - that just leaves the bad guys as the only ones armed. And I have a right to protect myself. Says it perfectly. "You Fight Like A Woman...Will Forever Be A Statement Of Respect!" "No Xena, No Xenaverse!" DeborahKizzy's Xena Video's \| Kizzy's Personal Videos XTW Officer & Sais Groupie Avatar by Sais \| Keeper by Aurora \| Banner by Sais
TwoDudes		#18	[-]
First Citizen Posts: 128 (05/09/08 9:24 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hey brabs, i second what LK has to say about guns..The only thing, i always say is that if you have one,you take lessons so that you can use it responsibly or else sometimes it can be a liabilty..Stay safe...
callistotc		#19	[-]
Four Star General Posts: 4395 (05/09/08 11:41 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	That's just terrible. I hope they catch that guy. Stay safe and keep your guard up. Keepership courtesy of Sais08 sig courtesy of Brabmuffin
Nanziniemi		#20	[-]
One Star General Posts: 1229 (05/10/08 4:14 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	i think having a gun is even more a danger to your live. When you draw your gun the attacker is in shock and could do weird thinks like uhm.. Shoot you?! When you have a gun you become a target and a threat to your attacker. I think choosing between self defense course and a gun is choosing xwp style between sword and staff. But im a sober Dutchman who have a no policy on guns which is works perfect here. Cause we dont shoot one another that much. Proud to be a Lawlessbian \| My music vids \| My art \| My Band \|

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