flyingferret 0 #1 February 18, 2003 -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 February 18, 2003 That's good. Of course, then the neighbor would be blamed for not being an upstanding citizen and offering a helping hand... *sigh* So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 February 18, 2003 Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #5 February 18, 2003 Reminds me of something I saw that suggested those in favor of gun control put a sign in front of their own home stating that the home was a gun free home. Eh. Whatever. People have their own views, I can respect that. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #6 February 18, 2003 >Reminds me of something I saw that suggested those in favor of > gun control put a sign in front of their own home stating that the > home was a gun free home. Hmm. Perhaps those with guns could put up signs saying "I have two handguns under my bed in the back bedroom, but no one's home right now. Don't come in!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #7 February 18, 2003 Well Bill, I don't think anyone ever expected a gun to protect an empty home. Did you? s/Do/Did - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #8 February 18, 2003 What self respecting Texan would leave them under the bed. Disclaimer: the above pic was posted for those with a sense of humor and I will approach the remainder of this thread with that in mind.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #9 February 18, 2003 Quote Well Bill, I don't think anyone ever expected a gun to protect an empty home. Do you? Jim In Florida, the police recommend that you limit things like NRA stickers on cars, etc. The main targets of thieves are guns, jewelry, and cash. Guns and jewelry can be sold quickly and are of great value. Advertising the contents of your house invites trouble. A lot of thieves ride through a neighborhood on a bicycle looking for hints like that. At bicycle speed, they can note homes for return visits. Most home burglaries occur when the homeowner is out at work during the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #10 February 18, 2003 there's always ADT-- if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #11 February 18, 2003 Good one -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #12 February 18, 2003 >Well Bill, I don't think anyone ever expected a gun to protect an > empty home. Do you? Nope! But like the original sign, it would sure help out criminals who don't want to bother casing the place first. And it would tend to protect the original homeowner - if there's no one home, what is a criminal going to want to steal, a 90 pound TV or two handguns? Which will be more useful to him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #13 February 18, 2003 Quote if there's no one home, what is a criminal going to want to steal, a 90 pound TV or two handguns? Besides, which is easier to get? Due to the requirements of "home defense", the guns are likely to be left out and unlocked. Because burglars are all homicidal maniacs that only come by when you are home, waiting with a gun in reach of each hand, you need to keep them out of pesky gun safes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #14 February 19, 2003 QuoteNope! But like the original sign, it would sure help out criminals who don't want to bother casing the place first. And it would tend to protect the original homeowner - if there's no one home, what is a criminal going to want to steal, a 90 pound TV or two handguns? Which will be more useful to him? Certainly a criminal is going to take the two handguns, they're easier to walk out with and will likely fetch a higher price than the television. You'll notice however that I never suggested that we put a sign on the door that says "Protected by Smith and Wesson - (But there's no one home so come on in!)" - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
