Protestantism

» pink101 - Right To Carry

In response to Roots, 2 posted by Migisi:
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I believe in the right to carry; but, I also believe in the responsible handling of deadly weapons. We don't allow anyone off the street to be a police officer.
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Here, in Michigan, it has been the case that individuals can receive concealed weapon permits IF they have cause.
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That may have changed recently, I'm not sure. I know there are rules that demand certain gun handling skills.
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Recently, my wife walked down the hall toward our bedroom and when she opened the door, a person was starting to climb in the window. He turned around and fled as soon as he saw her. I immediately called the police. They made some recommendations regarding lights and alarms. Good!
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I remember a case of some years ago--in Indiana, I think--where a home owner was found guilty of felony manslaughter for firing on a burglar in a break in. Not clear on the details; but, it was a highly publicized case. Imagine, a person convicted of a crime while he was attempting to protect his person and his property.
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The idea that some government can take care of us is plain unadulterated B.S.. These are the kinds of issues we must deal with if we are to be a truly democratic society. We cannot allow ideologues to take responsibility for us. Hitler was a perfect ideologue.
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-- posted by pink101