Neph's POLITE Gun Debate
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Auslander
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22. April 2007 @ 21:10 |
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Originally posted by FredBun: I agree very much with auslanders last post, mainly cause its kinda true, as far as the other kids post, statement about Bushies assasination, be a little carefull cause statements like that can be touchy with some people even though I agree with him or her.
What I think would have been a better statement is, if somebody had the balls, give him a trial, find him guilty which should be easy, give him the death penalty, bring the Guillotine back, than off with his head.
the guillotine is more effective and humane than the chair, and less expensive than lethal injection or the gas chamber. i'm all for it.
and amen, brother neph.
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22. April 2007 @ 21:21 |
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I think we should let the families have at the murderers, rapists and molesters :)
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22. April 2007 @ 21:24 |
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Nephilim, man did you hit the nail on the head. and ausie that was a good one, lol.
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22. April 2007 @ 21:26 |
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we could have an elected Angel of Death...someone as another member of the Presidential Cabinet, maybe. give him names, addresses, and free reign to do whatever he deems necessary to those on the list.
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22. April 2007 @ 21:37 |
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Richard Kuklinski would be perfect for the rapists and molesters if he was still alive. If you've read the book you know exactly what he did to a guy who raped 14 year old girl.
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"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33
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22. April 2007 @ 21:40 |
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Nephilim, what was the book called?
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22. April 2007 @ 21:44 |
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My killer sig came courtesy of bb "El Jefe" mayo.
The Forum Rules You Agreed To! http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487
"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33
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22. April 2007 @ 21:50 |
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Nephilim, I think I remember this guy, if I'm not mistaken he was a huge man, bald headed, I think I saw him on 60 min or dateline one of those anyway, definatly gonna get this book, thanks.
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22. April 2007 @ 21:52 |
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I forgot to mention, I did hear talk about a possible movie on this guy if its the same person were talking about.
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22. April 2007 @ 22:05 |
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Guys, we definetely do not need to be talking about the assasination of a world leader (even in passing), and those kind of remarks will not be tolerated. I know many of you may feel a certain way, but it does not need to be written on this site.
That one quote up there was edited by me as it was reported a few times by members.
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22. April 2007 @ 22:06 |
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Nephilim, I did some extra checking, it is the same guy, I am definatly getting this book.
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23. April 2007 @ 00:34 |
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Originally posted by Auslander: i do, but i also believe that assassination, murder, and execution all amount to the same ends and are therefore equal. some are justified, some aren't, but they are all killings and ruling out one entirely rules out the other, in my opinion.
one man's murderous guerrilla usurper is another's revolutionary christ-figure. one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. no values or morals are universal, so universal actions can't not be ruled on universally.
universal is a fun word to type.
Laws are the reflection of a society's mores. In a republic or democracy laws reflect the choices of the majority. Except in situations where decisions are forced on the individual, self defense or justifiable defense of another, justice is the responsibility of the legal system. When delivering punishment, even death, when done by an individual or a small private group it is vigilantism or the act of a dictatorship. Preaching individual rights over all others in a relatively free society is promoting anarchy. Such ramblings sound more the cause of problems than the cure.
All I'm saying is that we're subject to law. The alternative is anarchy and that doesn't look like a very good alternative. The only time anarchy becomes a justifiable alternative is when government becomes so oppressive that government is no longer for the people, but for perpetuation of a regime in place to control the people.
I'm all for individual rights, as long as those rights don't infringe on those of another. I believe in having the right to defend myself. That's part of what gun ownership is about. I don't believe I have the right to carry a weapon in order to intimidate and coerce others so I can have my way. Because I have a gun, I don't have the right to be judge and jury in a situation where I have control. Just because I want to blow a scumbag away doesn't mean I have the right to. Being human, if the law fails in the eyes of society, I won't say I wouldn't turn a blind eye to certain cases of vigalantism (in cases of rape, child molestation, and similar heinous crimes). But be damned sure the guilty are guilty. Remember the cases of Tawana Brawley and Crystal Mangum when taking up for victims. Unless you see a situation with your own eyes you can't be sure and even then things can be deceiving.
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23. April 2007 @ 03:45 |
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Let the punishment fit the crime literally. The condemned should be put to death as close as can be done with the way his victim(s) died. And sell tickets on PPV on TV and help defray costs of those who remain in the prisons. Merely "going to sleep forever" is not much of a "fear factor" for executions. JM2C.
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23. April 2007 @ 05:38 |
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If that's majority choice and dictate of the legal system, who am I to say it's wrong? Though in our rich history we have seen the Salem witch trials.
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Auslander
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23. April 2007 @ 08:19 |
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my point, pacman, was that everything was relative. political assassins have worked for our government and been seen as heros; to other nations, they're a scourge. i'm not saying some acts, with equal ends, are not more heinous than others, i'm saying nothing can be ruled out completely along the lines of justifiable actions, as justification itself is relative.
and dammit, neph, i'm steering this off topic again. my apologies.
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PacMan777
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23. April 2007 @ 09:07 |
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Originally posted by Auslander: my point, pacman, was that everything was relative. political assassins have worked for our government and been seen as heros; to other nations, they're a scourge. i'm not saying some acts, with equal ends, are not more heinous than others, i'm saying nothing can be ruled out completely along the lines of justifiable actions, as justification itself is relative.
and dammit, neph, i'm steering this off topic again. my apologies.
I agree with the staff, discussing murder and assassination is inappropriate. There's nothing constructive to be gained from it. But since a statement was made, I have a question. Who is a political assassin viewed as a hero, (not an act of war, but a clear case of political assassination)?
Executive Order 11905, issued in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, reads: "No employee of the United States Government shall engage in, or conspire to engage in, political assassination."
I don't think the order has been rescinded. Until it is US policy is against assassination. Most countries don't have anything denouncing assassination and that is the only directiive stating the US shouldn't engage in it. Countries have indulged in the practice for thousands of years. I'm not qualified to discuss the right and wrong of it, but the current US policy forbids it. Saying someone deserves to be killed over another is not considered polite gun discussion. Now if someone was to start a thread on Violence, Murder, and Mayhem, that would be another story. ;) I have a feeling that would be more insane than the staff would allow.
You're right, assassination, murder, and political theory are carrying the discussion away form polite discussion of guns, and gun laws. Only one other discussion topic develops as much animosity and disagreement as political philosohy... that's religion.
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23. April 2007 @ 11:29 |
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i think guns should be outlawed so olny the outlaws have em,.......and the cops that take an eternity to arrive on scene
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Auslander
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23. April 2007 @ 11:35 |
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sounds kind of like what happened at virginia tech, eh? where students get expelled for having weapons, even if they have a concealed carry. imagine if just *one* of the people who saw that shooter had been carrying...we might not have had 32 deaths that day...maybe as little as one.
police procedure slows them down; when you're denied the means to defend yourself, you're S.O.L. :-(
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23. April 2007 @ 11:37 |
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I don't think I'd have had any problems shooting that guy, regardless of whether I was "friends" with him or not.
I want to qualify as a marksman too.. need to find a gun club near me. Hmmm...
Btw, SOL? So out of luck? heh
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Auslander
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23. April 2007 @ 11:44 |
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*something* out of luck. ^.~
i'm a fair shot; won a few awards in the boy scouts and all. fairly confident i'll pick up my CCW without problems; gun safety and common sense ≠ rocket science
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23. April 2007 @ 11:45 |
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Quote: i think guns should be outlawed so olny the outlaws have em,.......and the cops that take an eternity to arrive on scene
this is the type of mentality that is going to allow our freedoms to be flushed down the can
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Auslander
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23. April 2007 @ 11:47 |
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i think it was said half-jokingly, spyder.
*edit*
i do agree with pacman's earlier sentiments, though. i suppose we should definitely be more serious on this subject. you never know who's reading.
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23. April 2007 @ 11:58 |
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Kind of side tracking here, but does anyone know of any liscences which let you carry a gun in a country which doesnt alow it. I mean besides police/government related things..
I suppose not. Just wondering.. ^.^
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Auslander
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23. April 2007 @ 12:01 |
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i don't think you can carry pistols period in the UK, unless you're working for the government or maybe as some kind of personal security employee. you have have rifles and shotguns, but require a license. at least, that's what i've been told. but that's about the extent of your weapons privileges there.
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23. April 2007 @ 12:02 |
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Hmmm, that's useless. Lol.
Thanks anyhow Brandon.
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