Bah. Shooting animals. Hope u also eat em then.
Of course. And thoes against hunting can blow me, as it's part of my heritage and culture (the native american one). And for the first smart ass that talks about using a bow and arrow, not only do I do that, but not all native americans used them either.
u cant really go hunting with a gun, there u need a rifle. a fucking gun is especially design to take away human live with it. its unnatural to have the permanent oppurtunity to take away someones live at home.
Two things. First, my uncle hunts with a handgun all the time. A .44 magnum will bring down a deer as quick as a deerslug from a shotgun will. It just makes it more of a challenge to hit. But he manages to get one the first day every year. And he has never injured a deer and lost it (for those PETA fans).
Second, I believe I learned in my history classes that many men had to keep swords in their homes in the old days. And produce them, shiny and sharp on holidays. This was expected of all able bodied men, in the case that they were called to fight. Seems I read this being a European thing. It goes back between the dark ages and the Napollianic Wars. It was also a custom with Americans back in the old days too, when the militia was very important (going back to the war of 1812 and further back). It's been much more of a custom from people to have weapons, like swords (which are meant to kill men too) in their homes. This didn't happen when guns came around, it's a very very old tradition. So, I think it's more unnatural to NOT have a weapon around. Not that I think I need a weapon in my home to be safe. Just poining out that people have kept weapons in their homes long before the gun or pistol was around.
Bander, it's nice to see that you can actually write without being a complete asshole. I really don't see why you enjoy starting flame wars, but you do seem to love it, and you are good at it.
I'll let you know a little about me now.
First, I didn't vote for Bush. I hate him. I can't stand him.
Second, I work as a consultant, trying to start my own business up right now. I'm 33 years old with my first kid (a girl) due in 8 weeks.
Third, I have a Bachalors of Science and a Masters of Business Administration degrees.
Fourth, I speak more then one language too, German just doesn't happen to be one of them. Besides English, I speak a little Spanish, Arabic, and Cherokee. But I am very out of practice, I dont' get the chance to use them very often (besides using Arabic to order food).
Fifth, my brother in law is muslim. Born in Lebanon. I don't hate islam at all.
Sixth, and I'm surprised with all the conspiracy theories goign, nobody has pondered why I was a roomate with someone 3 years younger them me), I spent 18months between high school and college in the Peace Corps (yes, I will get mocked for that I'm sure). In Honduras and Columbia. Since I had school paid for with academic scholarships, I decided, being the liberal I was at the time, to go do the liberal thing and build homes in Central America. It was long ago (back in '87 - '88), and the last time that I actually used spanish.
Seven, I've spent time in Mexico, Central America, South America (besides Columbia), England, Ireland, France, Itally and even Germany (but not Austria). Plus some islands in the Caribian. I've also lived in Canada.
So you see Bander, I'm not a Bush supporter, or an arab hater. I was a liberal, but moved onto moderate. And I'm not an under-educated kid. I'm also not ignorant of the rest of the world.
The only thing that does really bother me is stupidity. The biggest examples I know of are biggotry and hypocricy. So do me a favor and give the flame starters a rest. Or at least bother to read my posts for real.
