Quote from: myrkul on December 17, 2012, 08:15:12 PM

Quote from: FirstAscent on December 17, 2012, 08:07:26 PM

Quote from: RodeoX on December 17, 2012, 07:21:51 PM

I went shooting this weekend. Put about 100rnds. through each of my assault rifles. But I must be doing it wrong because I didn't kill anything. In fact none of the guns I currently own have ever killed anything. With the exception of my CC weapon, they are for competitive shooting at targets.

Thank you for sharing these insights into your character and personal life. When I was a kid, like many other boys, I liked to squash, damage and destroy things. Like most adults, I outgrew such things. Suggestion: find a hobby which is stimulating to mind and/or body. Try hiking, cooking, sailing, photography, reading, movie watching, painting, gardening, design, tennis, whatever.

And when a mugger tries to take your wallet, you'll convince him to leave you alone with your impressive movie knowledge? No, I know, you'll paint him away!

I've never encountered a mugger in all my life. I don't know a single person who has. Maybe there are intelligent and sensible ways to reduce ever encountering a mugger in the first place.

Quote from: myrkul on December 17, 2012, 08:15:12 PM

Quote from: FirstAscent on December 17, 2012, 08:09:21 PM

Quote from: myrkul on December 17, 2012, 07:04:48 PM

In 2010, Automobile accidents claimed 32,885 lives. Is being able to travel at 70 miles per hour worth 32,000 lives per year?

Cars certainly enable things within our economy and our personal lives. Guns, not so much.

Guns enable personal defense, and the defense of the land as a whole. I would say security is much more important to trade than speed.

Try locking your door at night.