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#29327 - 08/01/04 11:46 PM Re: Lions and tigers and bears oh my! again
bmisf Offline
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Hear hear!

I agree with everything you say, Aardwolfe.

I don't fear the bears, mountain lions and other natural beasties when I backpack (though I do respect them).

I do fear people with guns, especially those who are intoxicated on alcohol or other substances. And I have run into far more of those than I have any of the natural "dangers" out there.

I can understand people carrying rifles and shotguns for hunting - it's our right in this country and that's a legitimate use. Handguns and automatic weapons, on the other hand, are primarily for killing people. Carrying one may make you feel safer, but my opinion is that, statistically and psychologically, it does not.

Anyway, I'd much rather share the trail with a bear than with anyone carrying a handgun.

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#29328 - 08/02/04 12:02 AM Re: Lions and tigers and bears oh my! again
Anonymous
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Not many people in the US have automatic weapons; special licensing and such.
I think you mean semi automatic weapons.
I wouldn't want people to think we are total gun nuts.

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#29329 - 08/02/04 12:11 AM Re: Lions and tigers and bears oh my! again
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Handguns and automatic weapons, on the other hand, are primarily for killing people.

Carrying one may make you feel safer, but my opinion is that, statistically and psychologically, it does not.

Anyway, I'd much rather share the trail with a bear than with anyone carrying a handgun.


Hmmm, where to start....or to start at all.

Out of resect for both Doug and Chris, I'll just bite my tongue and leave you to your fantasy. <img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

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