Anyone NOT own a handgun?

[Limoles]

I own a bunch and always carry unless I'm going somewhere that's prohibitive.

I was a cop in one of the worst cities in the USA. After law school I was a prosecutor for awhile. I've dealt with the scum of our society for much of my adult life.

I spent 11 years on active duty and 17 in the US Army Reserves, so I've been well trained.

There are those in our society who are beyond salvage. They prey on the weak, elderly, and innocent. I don't intend to be one of their victims. Those who responded from other countries don't face the same problems we have. Sure, they have their share of bad guys, but we have entire generations of thieves, muggers, mental cases, and those with a sense that they'll take whatever they want from any likely victim.

If you're not trained and not of the right mind set you shouldn't carry. Some are wolves, some are sheep, some are sheep dogs. That's just the way things are.

What fascinate me ( as being a foreigner ) in this country is fact , that System itself create environment for criminals and fight with them in the same time . Did you ever think about it ? Why in USA incarceration rate
per capita is THE BIGGEST IN THE WORLD ( and still is growing ) ?

[fxdl2051]

What fascinate me ( as being a foreigner ) in this country is fact , that System itself create environment for criminals and fight with them in the same time . Did you ever think about it ? Why in USA incarceration rate
per capita is THE BIGGEST IN THE WORLD ( and still is growing ) ?

The best way to destabilize a society is from within. If you have an active criminal element that acts as an efficient social controller while at the same time fragmenting a society. It's the same game plan gov'ts use to subvert populations, regardless of the flag.

[Limoles]

The best way to destabilize a society is from within. If you have an active criminal element that acts as an efficient social controller while at the same time fragmenting a society. It's the same game plan gov'ts use to subvert populations, regardless of the flag.

So , it means - waiving the flag above can be called "American Exceptionalism" ?
Looks like is no obvious solution to cure all System , but giving chances to all by education and fairness would help a lot . The problem is , nobody wants , or even try to start this process . Many countries did it already and surprisingly ... succeeded . Ironically , their flags wave at the bottom of the list .

[hoglaw]

So , it means - waiving the flag above can be called "American Exceptionalism" ?
Looks like is no obvious solution to cure all System , but giving chances to all by education and fairness would help a lot . The problem is , nobody wants , or even try to start this process . Many countries did it already and surprisingly ... succeeded . Ironically , their flags wave at the bottom of the list .

"American Exceptionalism" has existed since 1776, and saved Europe's ass at least three times (WWI, WWII, and the Cold War).

If you believe the opportunity for education doesn't exist in this country you're wrong, or at least misinformed.

"Fairness"? Everyone is given an equal opportunity. Yeah, some have a head start, but the possibility exists...but you have to work for it. Whenever I hear the word "fair" I think of that response that "fair" is a place you go to eat cotton candy, go on rides and step in monkey poop. No one was ever promised life would be fair. Everyone in America is promised an opportunity, but it's up to you to get off your lazy butt and take advantage of what's out there.

Most of America's problems today can be squarely traced to LBJ's "Great Society". People are paid not to work, or even look for work. Most of America's poor live a life that would be considered luxury elsewhere in the world.

Most small countries of the world are comprised of a homogenius (sp?) society. The great melting pot is made up of people from all over the world, and while this makes us unique, it does create some problems.

There are those in our government who want us to be more European-like. Then there are those of us who are individuals and are happy to have it stay that way.

Don't get me started on the demographics of our incarcerated population...Phantom will ban me.

[Limoles]

"American Exceptionalism" has existed since 1776, and saved Europe's ass at least three times (WWI, WWII, and the Cold War).

If you believe the opportunity for education doesn't exist in this country you're wrong, or at least misinformed.

"Fairness"? Everyone is given an equal opportunity. Yeah, some have a head start, but the possibility exists...but you have to work for it. Whenever I hear the word "fair" I think of that response that "fair" is a place you go to eat cotton candy, go on rides and step in monkey poop. No one was ever promised life would be fair. Everyone in America is promised an opportunity, but it's up to you to get off your lazy butt and take advantage of what's out there.

Most of America's problems today can be squarely traced to LBJ's "Great Society". People are paid not to work, or even look for work. Most of America's poor live a life that would be considered luxury elsewhere in the world.

Most small countries of the world are comprised of a homogenius (sp?) society. The great melting pot is made up of people from all over the world, and while this makes us unique, it does create some problems.

There are those in our government who want us to be more European-like. Then there are those of us who are individuals and are happy to have it stay that way.

Don't get me started on the demographics of our incarcerated population...Phantom will ban me.

This is not about "believes" , but the facts and reality . And that's the reason , why you must sleep with the gun attached to your ideas . If you are afraid of comparisons ( and Phantom's reaction ), send me PM and I'll be glad to provide supplements to your limited vision and subconscious .