San Francisco and guns

[Alex]

So the only thing preventing you from being a criminal, scaeagles, is a fear of someone other than the police shooting you? That doesn't speak very well of you.

Otherwise, I agree. Lani and I have argued over this because I won't let her keep guns in the house (I don't have a problem with guns, I just think the risk of keeping guns in private homes outweighs the unlikely benefits) but that is a personal choice. I can't imagine it will pass legal muster, though; but we'll see.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

So the only thing preventing you from being a criminal, scaeagles, is a fear of someone other than the police shooting you? That doesn't speak very well of you.

I'm not quite sure of how you got this from my post. I'm not even sure I understand what you mean. I just said I'd be a criminal in SF after that date.

There are probably several ways I would become a criminal. If someone harmed my wife or children (assuming I was not present to protect them at the time), I would most likely take the law into my own hands.

[Alex]

I was being ridiculous, but you pointed out a system and said that if you changed one thing (whether anybody other than police are allowed to have guns) then you would become a criminal. Since that is the only thing about San Francisco necessary for you to choose a life of crime in that city, then it is the only thing keeping you from being a criminal in that city. I would like to think that such things as decency and respect for others plays a restraining role as well.

But really, I was just teasing.

[Alex]

Christ. Now I see what you were saying and how I was misreading it.

Well, I'll leave the post above this as it explains how I was reading your sentence.

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Otherwise, I agree. Lani and I have argued over this because I won't let her keep guns in the house (I don't have a problem with guns, I just think the risk of keeping guns in private homes outweighs the unlikely benefits) .

This is my opinon as well. I don't care if others keep guns. I just don't want them in my house. It's more likely to be used against you rather than you using it against anyone else. And I have a child in my home, no matter what locks, security you put on one - kids will figure out a way if they really want to. And in all honesty - I'm not sure I could actually shoot someone anyway, not that I'm not an excellent shot, killing somone is another matter entirely.

I grew up in a rural area where everyone had guns. My Jr. High even offered Hunters Safety as an elective class. I have no problem with sport shooting and hunting. I just don't think I need to have one in my house. But I do think that if others feel the need, then they do have the right. And no matter what you do, criminials will have guns and get more.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Looting party to SF, anyone? It's going to be much safer soon to break into houses and rob people.

Watching what happens in a disaster, I'm not likely to give up my gun. My husband and I talked about the disaster zones, and we decided the guns would be part of the disaster kit. Bad guys got 'em, I just want to even the odds.

Bad things happen when people get scared. Giving power to the gov't is only one of those bad things. The problem is, it's difficult to take back that power when you realize what you just did.

Gah. I think I want to buy my own private island.