At the risk of offending, well....everyone, I wanted to say something; put it out there.....
"Gun control, isn't my bag, baby" (Austin Powers reference anyone?)
Should it be? Should I being raving like a rabies-infected, gun-toting, NRA card holding madwoman, screaming about my 'Merican right to bear arms? Should I be writing my elected officials, demanding that they oppose the President and his possible decision to use executive action on gun control???
Should I be worried that I may not be able to hunt for food and defend my property against the native population???
My GOD! What is this world coming to??
Seriously.....
Come on people, get a grip and dial it down.
While it might be obvious to those who read my blog on a semi-regular basis, that I am about as liberal and obnoxious as you can find in your everyday, run-of-the-mill Dem., not only surprised by the reactions of American public, but in some ways I'm confused.....
Things I have read thus far about the gun control issues.
1. Oregon Sheriff will refuse to enforce law banning assault rifles & any new laws pertaining to gun control.
My opinion: A sheriffs position is an elected one. If you don't want to follow the law nor do you wish to serve the public with their safety in mind; then resign. If you want to continue in your elected position; if you want to continue to enjoy the support of the majority of our voting base.....dial it in, Deputy Doolittle.
2. Texas. Congressman threatens impeachment if President Obama use executive action in gun control.
T.E.X.A.S. - do I need further explanation? This is coming from the same *level -headed* state that wanted succession from the Union after the most recent elections. The same *I'm not bitter* state that wants to allow an OPEN TO ALL gun law so anyone can buy, sell and shoot ANY TYPE of weapon.
Personally, I say let 'em. Put up a big bullet poof plexiglass wall around the state and allow anyone and everyone to buy a gun.....and then watch as Darwin's Theory of evolution is proven.....only the strongest aka. smartest will survive and then move.
3. I'm not going to pretend I'm not a Facebook junkie. But I swear to God if one more 'friend' posts a link or a 'cause' that I need to support or 'like' I'm going to scream.
What about me makes you think I'm going to accept an invitation to sign a petition entitled, " My right to bear arms'?
I'm sorry, did I miss something? Do I live on the Great American Frontier, where this is no lawman for 100 miles and the native folks gonna pillage my homestead???
Holster your pistol there Skippy and wake up to the 21st century. You spend way too much time in an office, on a computer, playing with your phone and driving & texting....that I'm more scared of YOU holding a GUN than a criminal.....at least they know how to use a weapon.
4. If we need the ability to buy any gun we want, at any time, for any reason......why do we have law enforcement??
5. I would be interested to poll all people who are going crazy over the laws the President would like to impose and see how many people actually own, know how to shoot, have been to a range in teh last 6 months, taken a class and have a right to carry permit?
Yep. That's what I thought.
End rant.
I continue to shake my head and wonder why I would like to bring a child into a world, into a society such as this.
My final thought. Forget Gun Control......I think BIRTH control is a more pressing matter.
