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There are thousands and thousands of CCW permits out there. Do you know how many murders have been committed with pistols carried by permit bearers? None. That's right, ZERO. On average, people with CCW permits actually commit fewer crimes at all levels than the rest of the population. There are always predicitons of wild west gun fights in the streets when a state considers instituting CCW. Well, more than 30 states now have CCW, and it hasn't happened. There are always predictions that shoot outs will happen over traffic accidents. Well, there is exactly one instance of a CCW permit holder shooting someone after a trsaffic accident, and it was ruled self defence on the scene by officers and again by the state's attorneys. (a gorilla of a man came at him with a wrench for no reason, he feared for his life, he fired) witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I'm already registered for the selective service, and have been since 18, as all American males are supposed to. If things were bad enough the a draft were instituted, I would apply to OCS for the USMC. If it were instituted only because of a lack of volunteer troops, I wouldn't change anything. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

How can you say your gun control is working if the black market is circumventing the laws? I don't understand your stance there. Are you saying it is working becuse fewer people (who wouldn't otherwise break laws anyway) own guns? Isn't the point of gun control to reduce the number of guns int he hands of criminals? If that is the case, it is failing in Germany, right? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Are you realy trying to imply that WWII or the holocaust would not have happened if jews in particular or the german population in general would have been allowed to cary weapons? Well, it's something to consider. Just look the Warsaw ghetto. How many guns were there and how many SS troops were held at bay for how long? Very few, very many, and longer than anyone expected witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Well, I've got some steel wrapped around my jaw and two screws, but nothing skydiving related. Everything else (and there's been a bit) has healed with nothing more than a cast. No pins or plates or surgery from accidents (other than the mouth). witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

More proof snopes is not the end all be all of factual information. The truth of the matter is that acronyms have been around since at least the Roman Empire. I recall studying how acronyms were used in Senate elections (o.e.d. I think: the people vote for). TDM TLA !!! witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

My brother still does that at Fridays/Applebees/Tuesdays type places. He puts $15 under a napkin and sppon, and writes TIP on the napkin. Good service: the napkin gets higher off the table. Bad service or an attitude: napkin just might be on the table when we leave. I've been known to leave 25% on excellent service, and nothing at all when the server snapped at me. I don't care what the last patron left you. If you can't (A) approach my table with a smile, (B) keep my drink full, and (C) make sure what you serve me is what I ordered, you don't get shit. If you can do those, you'll get at least a 15% tip. I know the food quality is not your job. I understand cooks screw up sometimes. If you send it back and then explain it to me, the tip gets bigger. If you bring me the wrong order, the tip goes down. If you serve me onions, you get nothing. Flat out nothing. I tell every server that I don't, can't, and won't eat onions. You serve them to me and the only tip you get is "pay more attention next time." However, most servers love me because I tip well if you do your job and understand if you have a shitty day. Just don't let it mess with my lunch. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

You are incorrect there. The Supreme Court says on a regualr basis that failure to review a case does not equal agreement or endorsement of a ruling. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stated that the Second Amendment protects an individual right, and specifically refuted the claim that Miller endorses a collective rights interpretation. However, the 9th Circuit CoA, in Silveira v. Lockyer decision, stated that there is no individual right in the second amendment. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Where does it say that it only applies to fox hunting with hounds? The article only says hunting, which I take to mean all hunting. The only thing on that page to suggest fox hunting is the picture. Do you have another source that says only fox hunting is covered, and not, say, upland bird hunting? Or hunting "fuzzy widdle wabbits?" witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I'd be the first to say that's a possibility in this world, but is there any evidence of that? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

If only people in cities didn't think the rest of the country was dirt. now back to your regularly scheduled thread... witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

He probably means THIS THREAD. Titled "American Torture in Iraq" You two can argue about whether this deserves it's own new thread or not. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I think these bureaucrats and officials are short-bus special. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Actually I recall something saying he did ask about going over to Vietnam, but was told he didn't have the flight time to go without the whole unit going, or somehting like that. ps - I'm not pro Bush. I won't be voiting for either of them. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Has anyone read the entire article John linked to? I think the swimming requirement is actually after you're in the academy, not something you have to do in the application process. Also, there are free swimming lessons offered throughout the year. So in a city with as much water and shoreline as Miami, why are they dropping the swimming requirement? For shits sake, some coastal departments require a Lifeguarding certification. Why can't they get it through their heads that fewer minorities want to apply, and that's why they have fewer officers? [Mr Rodgers voice] Can you say affirmative action? I knew you could. [/voice] If no one else will say it, I will. RACISTS !! Everyone of those statements shows racism. There are lines being drawn that have nothing to do with race. Is a black man or a Haitian man incapapble of learning to swim? No. That means they can learn if they want to. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

So that's it. You're coming out and saying everyone who served in the Natinal Guard is guilty. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

To put it simply, it is the duty of every soldier to disobey unlawful orders. If he really thought they were wrong, he neglected to do his duty. I have 31 second soundbite of Kerry, I think testifying before congress. You don't know how sick I feel after listening to that enough times to get it all in writing. Oh, and by the way, exactly which part of that is contrary to the laws of war? The only thing I can think of is the burning of villages, but that is not if the village is haboring VC, NVA, or a weapons stash. and just to reply to the first two points you raised- So they were allowed to stop movement of anyone moving in their zones, and fire on those who didn't stop. So what? Would you prefer enemy troops dressed as refugees be allowed to approach US troop positions? etc etc etc witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Huh? What does McCarthy have to do with Germany? He was asking if you want to bring up a country's past mistakes for comparison. US - McCarthy, who was an egomaniac and problably slightly insane... versus Germany - well, you get the idea edit: I think what he's saying is that we should concentrate on the here and now. I agree. ps - McCarthy was right, the CIA was completely inundated with "reds," and certain memebers of congress filled their staff with them as well. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Sorry wrong draft dodger. This is an exertpt from a letter written by Colonel Eugene J. Holmes, the man who was deceived by Mr. 'what is is,' and 'I didn't inhale.' He supported others fleeing the country to avoid the draft. He says calling them criminals for breaking the law is obscene. He stated he wanted to join the military to avoid being drafted. He is a draft dodger. He ran. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

You see no difference between going to school and writing a letter to the draft board telling them to piss off? Clinton ran to Canada, not university. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I seem to recall the Navy having some sort of swim test. They said they didn't care if you could swim or not. If you wanted it, they would make damn sure you learned, If you didn't they booted you. Anyone have more than a fuzzy recollection of something they didn't go through? Really, how hard is it to learn to swim? A little determination and not expecting things be given to you.... witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I never thought I'd read a CNN article and then say "ok, now it makes sense..." Only the BBC could prompt a sentence like that. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

um, ok. I thought VH1 said something else. either way, yeah, not a song I'd play at my wedding... witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I think she meant the black costume and the moon bounce room. The girl though he was her guy, he knew it, and well, you get the idea. "I'll be watching you" was about somebody not trusting somebody else, there was no love intended at all. It was all about 'I don't trust you, so I'll keep my eye on you.' "Escape" (the pina colada song) really is a F-ed up story. Two people in a real relationship both decide to cheat, find want ads they like, set a meeting, and find out it's each other they really like. edit: damn this must've taken me a long time to post witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

edit: found HERE OK, I'm sorry, driver's licenses were bad enough, but giving them tuition breaks? WTF? They're here illegally! If the government finds an illegal, aren't they supposed to arrest them or something, not give them breaks other US citizens can't even get? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*