[meteorite-list] Matters Arising

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:14:48 -0500
Message-ID: <e51421551002030914g1dff5e7cm538767d76d358084_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi Bernd and List,

I can vouch that Peter is an asset to the List and I would hate to see
him leave because some of us Americans can't keep our childish
impulses under control.

I currently own one gun and have owned several, including assault
weapons. I support the right to private ownership of firearms. But,
I also believe that all firearms should be treated with respect and
they have a proper place. My current firearm has not left it's lock
box in over a year - and the last time it was removed was for a
cleaning. I would be a happy man if my gun is never discharged or
brandished.

Again, assuming the pistol that started all of this is real, juvenile
tomfoolery with guns is not only irresponsible, but it's also
off-topic for this list.

Unfortunately, I will catch some flak from my fellow Americans for
stating this in public, but we are an arrogant bunch and we think our
way is always the right way. As a whole, we have little consideration
for the cultures or beliefs of others.

To be sure, there are a few right-leaning List members who think that
Peter just needs to drink a Coca Cola, smoke a Marlboro cigarette,
drink a Starbucks coffee, and watch a mindless Hollywood 3-D movie.
And then Peter will realize the errors of his ways. If not, we will
declare him a terrorist and bomb Scotland. Problem solved.

;)

Best regards,

MikeG




On 03 Feb 2010 16:56:37 UT, bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
<bernd.pauli at paulinet.de> wrote:
> Hello Folks,
>
> Last year, in Ensisheim 2009, I had the pleasure and the honor of meeting
> and talking to Peter and I can assure you that he is an extremely friendly,
> gentle person, a true gentleman. With utmost regret would I want to see
> him leave the list!
>
> He doesn't need anyone's help to make his point. He only mentions Anne
> because she already stated quite clearly that such pictures should not be
> presented on this list - they have nothing to do with meteorites.
>
> What Anne (who is, as most of you know, a native of France) and Peter
> state is what and how most Europeans here feel about guns and weapons:
> they are not toys!
>
> We should also be aware of those "subtle" differences between British and
> American English. Maybe it's the different usage of certain words on both
> sides of the Big Pond that caused this nasty situation.
>
> I am absolutely sure Peter did not intend to attack people as individuals.
> His
> post was aimed at the light-headed way they fooled around with guns. Do not
> forget that it is not only adults who see these pics. It's also children who
> might
> feel like having to point a gun, maybe "only"an airgun, right at their
> friend's face!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Bernd
>
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