davjohns

I think you are thinking of Michael Jackson. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

LOL I always wondered if that was true. Never willing to boil a frog to find out. (Interesting look into YOUR passtimes, however. ) I wasn't just thinking about keeping government in check (although that's in there). I don't really think that would be necessary. I just think there's value to having that floating out there when ambitious politicians make plans in their heads. Meanwhile, there is the whole self-defense argument that I am much more interested in. I've been a cop. I assure you the line between good men and women in uniform vice bad men and women in uniform is not what we would want it to be. If citizens start giving up the ability to defend themselves and their families in favor of government protection, we face some grim consequences. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

That's reserved for the Winter Solstice. Keep it straight. Newbies.... I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I didn't realize our costs were that high as related to GDP. That's alarming. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Which is kind of the point. They didn't have those restrictions before. It's kind of the old question of how you boil a frog. If you throw a frog into boiling water, he jumps out. If you put him in water and slowly increase the heat, he is dead before he knows what's wrong. People the world over did not give up their freedoms and allow government intrusion into their lives all at once. I suspect the people who founded the US would be amazed at the paperwork needed to build a home these days. How much easier would it be to boil the frog if you just removed it's legs (arms....get it? OK, not my best pun). I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Your point is taken, but put it in context and be careful. I can have a successful jump without a reserve. And I think you can find lots of arguments for trusting citizens with weapons other than keeping government from going totalitarian in the short run. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I didn't know that. He and I were dancing naked around the bonfire at midnight on the summer solstice and I asked him who he was going to vote for. He said he was voting for the virgin we had just sacrificed. Go figure. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Well, I like to think this is just where the coolest people hang out regardless of nationality. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Ha! We reached a point of agreement. I'm taking the rest of the day off. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

That's what I meant by 'highly unusual'. Perhaps 'unprecedented' would be better. And since she did not previously show this level of ability, one has to wonder why she just came into her own on this stage. She was previously world class. She was not previously in a class by herself. One would ordinarily have expected to see some transition rather than a quantum leap like this. For people to question it is not American ego or anything of the sort. Anyone with a brain has to question it. I hope it turns out she had an amazing day. But, since she has competed so many times before, an unprecedented burst of adrenaline is unlikely to be the explanation. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

But history shows us it is not an unwarranted fear. Australia registered weapons and had them later taken away. Canada experienced the same thing. It is hard to find a reasonable solution when there are so many who insist on the unreasonable position that citizens should have no guns. (not that there aren't people on the other end of the spectrum). If everyone could first agree that there is a fundamental right for each citizen to keep and bear arms without equivocation, there might be sensible discussion on reasonable limitations. As long as limitations are perceived as a step toward absolute elimination, people who might be willing to compromise are forced to an extreme. History has shown that reasonable limitations are too often used as a means to an unjust end. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Ever see a little child when faced with the possibility of losing a toy? Wow. That strikes me as an incredibly juvenile response with no value to the conversation but to insult people with a different opinion from yours. The first post: I don't think anyone is advocating doing nothing. Many, however, are fearful of the knee-jerk reaction that anti-gun nuts try to incite when something like this happens. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Are you Americans really that fucked up No more than the rest of the world. And given how much of the world looks to us for help; likes to try to drag us down; compares themselves to us, and; posts on our forums () I'm guessing we're actually a bit less f'd up than others. The girl did something that was highly unusual; even for her. To question whether something unusual caused it is only logical. Drawing conclusions without facts is not. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

The female pentathlete is pretty, fit, is a world class shooter, and swordswoman? If she has a nice rear, I may have found my soul mate...along with all the other guys out there thinking the same thing. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Sigh... I often find Shah amusing, but not always. I wonder if some of his over the top commentary is to stir the pot. I fear it might not be. In this case, I have to side with Shah. This thread was properly labeled and is a clear examination of hot olympians. To try to introduce other aspects is outside the parameters of the thread. As a male, I will admit that my first reaction when looking at some of these women is something along the lines of, "Wow! She's really attractive!" I concurrently (or maybe shortly thereafter) note that they have made a great achievement by making the olympics. But, I am genetically programmed to notice their looks first. My mind then kicks in and adds some other details. My wife wanted to watch the women's gymnastics preliminaries because she always wanted to be a gymnast. I appreciate their skill, dedication, discipline and perfect asses...I'm not entirely certain of the order. Chastize Shah (and me) if you like, but hand in a man card on your way out. You clicked on this thread and found exactly what was advertised. Don't walk into a strip club and act surprised the guys aren't interested in the women's academic achievements. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

You forgot "meringue". halitosis? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I'll admit I didn't read it. Does it really say the health benefits outweigh the social impacts of drunk driving, alcoholism and such? I'd have to question their statistical analysis if it does. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Not quite the same as standard of living. I prefer something that attempts to measure that. If we all make millions, but the government takes 100%, what's the point? Or if a loaf of bread costs billions...etc. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I thought you were talking about a planned attack? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Bill Whittle on President Obama ? Sounds like gay porn to me. Is that what this thread was about? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

God Hates Chick-fil-A? Actually, I think he just said he didn't care for pickles on a chicken sandwich. You've taken this way too far. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Well played. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Or, the attacker might have decided not to attack. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Ummm...was it true at the mass murders by some other means??? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Oops. I think you overreached on that one. How can the health benefits outweigh death? Hundreds of people a year manage to drink themselves to death. Tens of thousands die in alcohol related driving accidents. Many of the gun deaths lamented herein involve alcohol. I'm not sure 1.5 ounces of red wine helping your heart is going to balance that scale. I guess if you used a broken wine bottle to stop an assailant? Nah.... I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.