heyrob Loc: Western Washington

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Back in the 70's & 80's when I did a lot of hiking and backpacking, I always carried my 1911, a gal I was dating always gave me a bad time about it, but I refused to leave it behind. One evening after work she called me up crying and after calming her down, I was able to get out of her what was bothering her. It seemed that a good friend of her's and her boyfriend were up in the mountains camping that weekend. A group of scum bags came to their camp, and seemed friendly enough at first, but suddenly a couple guys grabbed the guy, and a couple others grabbed the girl. They proceeded to tie the guy to a tree, and proceed to gang rape my girlfriends friend. This all took place while her boyfriend had to watch and could do nothing while tied to the tree. When the attack was over, they rifled though their stuff and sole some food and gear and then left. From that time on the gun was no longer something I shouldn't bother with, instead it was required equipment. The bleeding heart liberals who object to firearms in the hands of the law abiding, are basically objecting to people having the basic right to defend themselves.

Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana

He did say an amusing situation... I wonder also the out come.

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

Where are all these none-functioning guns that you are talking about. All these horrendous episodes seems to have functioning guns.

A gun has far fewer parts than an auto, but it is amazing that with over 10,000 parts in a car, it has been said that; it is a miracle that any car runs at all; because if almost any one of those parts fail, the car doesn't run.

Every morning you drive to work and are encompassed in a traffic jam, it's a miracle.

So how many bad working guns have you come across?

heyrob Loc: Western Washington

Damn UP, even when it's in the news you dispute the simplest of facts.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/19711091/off-duty-henderson-cop-thwarts-starbucks-robbery

Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana

I have posted that link twice in this same thread. People only see what they want to see... believe only what they want to believe. How many times have you read where someone said, "I have a gun but, I am for gun control...". That would be like saying I am a Christian but I don't believe in Jesus. Some people shouldn't own a gun, others should own a gun as protection against those that shouldn't.

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

And just why would a person be in a jail cell or not be alive?
If you just entered and asked, why would their be death?

If they would call the police, the charge would be trespassing. That in in itself is not a death sentence. You would be asked to leave, either originally by the attending clerk or the police when they arrive. Just comply. After all you were just asking about accepting your business.
If you were saying the clerk would shoot you, then the store was defying their own policy by having a gun on the property.

Your reply shows you had a big bowl movement this morning, because you tried to get rid of your crap here!

heyrob Loc: Western Washington

Amen brother!

DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois

Ok smartass. Why don't you just go to sme business and announce loudly that you have a gun. Then maybe when you are prostrate on the ground with a cops knee in the back of your neck, maybe you will see what a stupid idea this was.

Penny MG Loc: Fresno, Texas

Your comment is rude, crude and socially unacceptable. Why don't you consider some manners in the future.

Penny MG Loc: Fresno, Texas

Your comment is rude, crude and socially unacceptable. Why don't you consider some manners in the future. :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

Penny MG Loc: Fresno, Texas

Love it Pounder! Best chuckle I had today :thumbup:

Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

It surprises me that so few people see the clear fact that being "anti-gun" is also anti-woman. Women are invariably physically smaller and less powerful than would-be attackers, and generally lack the attackers' vicious attitude as well. A firearm is the equalizer. As a wise man once said: "God created man and woman, but Samuel Colt* made them equals."

*"Colt" as in Colt brand pistols

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

So I'm a smart ass! So let me smarten you up a little since you are not so smart but and ass. In Arizona its an open carry state, and now you can conceal without much trouble. Oh! and police do not place a knee in the back of your neck for carrying. Remember it's legal!
Maybe you are stupid for your idea, since you give no essence to your wise ass remarks!

bvm Loc: Glendale, Arizona

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Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

Interestingly, Starbucks briefly had a presence in Israel, in which open carry by civilians and by soldiers on leave is common. Starbucks closed it's Israeli stores a decade or so ago, amid widespread accusations that it was surrendering to pressure from Arab/Muslim Mideast countries, who push for boycott/divestment from Israel. The comments below give a different possible reason. I've traveled in Israel and yes, the Israelis love coffee. But maybe not Starbucks' coffee. I grin when I think how the Israelis, pragmatic to the core, would have reacted if Starbucks was idiotic enough to ban firearms in Israel-based stores.

Here's the article:

Ahh! That’s good coffee.

Why Israelis Didn’t Like Starbucks or Why Americans Like Bad Coffee
Ten years have passed since Starbucks closed their six branches in Israel.
They had been open two years. Delek Group, the Israeli corporation, managed (mismanaged?) the branches, not individual branch managers.
However, Starbucks failed in the “Start-Up Nation” because of its “You don’t like the coffee? You’ll get used to it” attitude. Israelis love coffee. Starbucks, unlike MacDonald’s who changed their menu to fit Israeli taste and succeeded big-time, did not “go with the flow.”
The average Israeli consumer loves the strong, Italian-style latte or cappuccino. The watery beverage that passes for a strong brew just does not cut it here.
Not only is the Israeli style coffee big bucks (or shekels) here, Aroma, the biggest coffee giant in Israel with more than 125 branches, has opened branches in New York City.
Other honorable mentions in Israel are: Cup O ’Joe has 105 and and so does Café Café. Arcafe and Greg are galloping at full steam to cash in on the insatiable thirst for the brown ambrosia. All of the cafes have varied menus. The food is generally very good with generous portions and reasonable prices. They are found in many large cities to the smallest towns in the country.
My little town of Afula boasts 2 Aroma cafes, 2 Greg cafes, two Café Café’s. Roladin, a relative newcomer, just opened a branch, not to mention the local cafes here. And this is in a town with about forty-two thousand inhabitants. We love our coffee!
Why not Starbucks? Basically, the coffee at Starbucks, for me, has no kick. It just doesn’t do it for me. All the others do.
So when you come to Israel, prepare to have great coffee, great food, great times and a trip of your lifetime.
With froth, of course!