Jeff Thomas
New member
Friends, as of today it has been one year since I first posted on TFL. When I found this site I had no idea where things would lead.
While I believed in the RKBA one year ago, I was terribly ignorant. And, while I have a long ways to go, I have learned a great deal from all of you ... a great deal.
I've learned that this is a very complex and interesting subject, and yet in other ways is quite simple. It involves history, at least back to Plato and Aristotle. It involves some of the most basic and personal philosophy ever debated by man - if we have a right to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness', then how can anyone deny us the right to protect our lives? The actual engineering involved with various firearms and their uses is much more detailed and interesting than I realized. And, the physical skill of accurately hitting a target consistently is not only challenging, but can also be improved more with practice than I understood.
TFLers have answered my ignorant questions with patience and courtesy, and in the last year I have tried to pass on what knowledge I could, both on the 'net as well as with personal friends. I also try to be a polite but firm supporter of the RKBA in all of my conversations where the subject comes up. And, next week I will give my first presentation on the RKBA to about 40 people.
I only post this note because I noticed my TFL 'date registered' the other day, and it caused me to think hard about this experience. I can't let this pass without expressing my sincere gratitude.
Rich, this is the best money I've every spent on the 'net.
So, thank you friends, for one of the best educational experiences I've ever had. Happy Holidays to all of you.
Warm regards from AZ!
While I believed in the RKBA one year ago, I was terribly ignorant. And, while I have a long ways to go, I have learned a great deal from all of you ... a great deal.
I've learned that this is a very complex and interesting subject, and yet in other ways is quite simple. It involves history, at least back to Plato and Aristotle. It involves some of the most basic and personal philosophy ever debated by man - if we have a right to 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness', then how can anyone deny us the right to protect our lives? The actual engineering involved with various firearms and their uses is much more detailed and interesting than I realized. And, the physical skill of accurately hitting a target consistently is not only challenging, but can also be improved more with practice than I understood.
TFLers have answered my ignorant questions with patience and courtesy, and in the last year I have tried to pass on what knowledge I could, both on the 'net as well as with personal friends. I also try to be a polite but firm supporter of the RKBA in all of my conversations where the subject comes up. And, next week I will give my first presentation on the RKBA to about 40 people.
I only post this note because I noticed my TFL 'date registered' the other day, and it caused me to think hard about this experience. I can't let this pass without expressing my sincere gratitude.
Rich, this is the best money I've every spent on the 'net.
So, thank you friends, for one of the best educational experiences I've ever had. Happy Holidays to all of you.
Warm regards from AZ!