The Tourist
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Night Watchman said:I know! Apparently you failed to notice; but, neither did I.
Sir, I never meant to imply or infer that you personally were in the group of elitists.
In fact, perhaps I should state now that a debate should address the pros and cons of an issue, and never the personalities.
(To that end, this thread has gone way diferently than I imagined.)
rampage841512 said:I'm sorry that I'm not as brave as a lot of the people. I really am. I just can't be that brave. It's not in me. So I lock my doors
This is known as a 'layered' security approach, and I believe in it. So did my Dad, an engineer in the security sector for 42 years. He gave me my first padlock when I was five years old.
Perhaps my unvarnished attitude might clear things up here. Yes, I believe in security and safety--for myself and those in my care. As you might remember, my niece was with us that week.
As stated, I believe in layered security in the guise of lights, locks and alarms.
As many of you do, I also have an extensive collection of pistols (many custom), rifles, an HD, knives, etc., which might be a target for home invasion.
I believe in 'condition yellow.'
I also believe in Ayoob, Cooper, both Skeltons and Jordan when it comes to the politics of safety and attack. I believe them to be realists. I question the credentials of anyone that 'smells funny.'
Again, the thrust of my thread was to highlight a guy who should know better and goofs up. I believed I'd get some advice, I believe it might have struck a chord with TFL members who catch themselves doing the same, and finally some good natured ribbing.
What surprises me is 'needs based' privileges being supported (yes, Wisconsin people die just like you) and the warrior attitude of guys sitting on their CCW licenses--but find it appalling that anyone else would like to have that privilege, as well.
My community has changed in the 30 years that "good old Mad Town" gained its 'Number One' rating as a 'party college' by Playboy Magazine. You don't walk alone in the areas depicted in that story. One girl was recently killed and dumped in an open field.
And finally, I would like my debating opponents to imagine themselves as a citizen here, devoid of any of the safety implements you consider mundane. In my area, the good guys get arrested for CCW, the pushers and the bangers rule the parking lots.
Is there any other aspect I have not covered?