The Tall Man
Inactive
Ladies and gentlemen, the following represents my inaugural contribution to this forum.
I’ve enjoyed reading the countless missives that are to be found in this particular arena, as well as the others. Nonetheless, I found it difficult to contribute additional insight to a given subject. Respondents to a new post quickly and efficiently incorporate every possible interpretation of the subject being discussed into the thread at hand. This is testament to the high levels of intelligence of The Firing Line’s members.
So, in the interest of simplicity, I thought a brief introduction would be in order. If you know where I’ve been, you’ll know where I’m coming from.
I am:
1. a resident of Pennsylvania
2. a veteran (U.S. Air Force)
3. politically liberal (I’m borrowing from the historical definition of ‘liberal’, before the proper meaning of this word was bastardized).
4. college educated
5. still able to think critically, even after #4
I believe:
6. in the unqualified possession and use of any firearm by law-abiding citizens of the United States. Due to the efforts of those who desire to turn us into criminals, I must also mention the historical significance of the phrase ‘law abiding’.
7. that an average of one arms bazaar every two weeks, even in “#3 in the nation for frequency of gun shows” Pennsylvania isn’t enough for me!
8. that, unfortunately, we live in the age of air bags, knee pads, ergonomic task chairs, multi-lingual Wet Floor signs, SPF 50 lotion designed for one’s nose, carpal tunnel syndrome, daytime television, and the like. So, riding my motorcycle on a perfect country lane on a perfect summer evening evokes a visceral thrill that is, sadly, disappearing from our everyday pursuits. Solution: live to ride, ride to live.
9. that if you’ve read this far, you’re OK in my book.
10. in shooting to stay alive, not shooting to kill.
I like:
11. snakes, brunettes, fig newtons, proper use of grammar, nice clothes, a good book, flannel sheets.
12. shooting my .45 ACP and my .380 at pictures of 98% of all celebrities that are currently wasting our oxygen supply.
13. The Firing Line.
Thank you.
I’ve enjoyed reading the countless missives that are to be found in this particular arena, as well as the others. Nonetheless, I found it difficult to contribute additional insight to a given subject. Respondents to a new post quickly and efficiently incorporate every possible interpretation of the subject being discussed into the thread at hand. This is testament to the high levels of intelligence of The Firing Line’s members.
So, in the interest of simplicity, I thought a brief introduction would be in order. If you know where I’ve been, you’ll know where I’m coming from.
I am:
1. a resident of Pennsylvania
2. a veteran (U.S. Air Force)
3. politically liberal (I’m borrowing from the historical definition of ‘liberal’, before the proper meaning of this word was bastardized).
4. college educated
5. still able to think critically, even after #4
I believe:
6. in the unqualified possession and use of any firearm by law-abiding citizens of the United States. Due to the efforts of those who desire to turn us into criminals, I must also mention the historical significance of the phrase ‘law abiding’.
7. that an average of one arms bazaar every two weeks, even in “#3 in the nation for frequency of gun shows” Pennsylvania isn’t enough for me!
8. that, unfortunately, we live in the age of air bags, knee pads, ergonomic task chairs, multi-lingual Wet Floor signs, SPF 50 lotion designed for one’s nose, carpal tunnel syndrome, daytime television, and the like. So, riding my motorcycle on a perfect country lane on a perfect summer evening evokes a visceral thrill that is, sadly, disappearing from our everyday pursuits. Solution: live to ride, ride to live.
9. that if you’ve read this far, you’re OK in my book.
10. in shooting to stay alive, not shooting to kill.
I like:
11. snakes, brunettes, fig newtons, proper use of grammar, nice clothes, a good book, flannel sheets.
12. shooting my .45 ACP and my .380 at pictures of 98% of all celebrities that are currently wasting our oxygen supply.
13. The Firing Line.
Thank you.
