[meteorite-list] Matters Arising

From: fallingfusion at wi.rr.com <fallingfusion_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:45:54 -0500
Message-ID: <20100203184554.G7FI6.410090.root_at_cdptpa-web04-z01>

I am not exactly sure how this discussion got brought up on a meteorite email list (well actually, I do). But it is an important one, none the less.

This is my personal opinion. If you don't agree, then please done reply, because I won't be. I am not pointing fingers (or guns)... at anyone in particular.

I have no problem with someone exercising their right to bear arms. I do, however, have a problem with people that decide to do so in an irresponsible, immature manner. I cannot stress enough the importance of handling a weapon (loaded or not) in the proper manner. And I don't even own a gun.. just common sense. I also believe that NOBODY should be carrying a sidearm in public without the proper training. Even here in WI, anyone can go to a firearms dealer and purchase a gun without attending any formal training whatsoever... and to that, I don't necessarily agree. Perhaps my training and personal experience has lead me to be a bit more stern regarding this topic, but I have also heard countless additional first-hand experiences from those that are involved in law enforcement and firearms certification here in Milwaukee. They are tools that can terminate life immediately.

Regards,

Ryan Pawelski

 

---- Erik Fisler <erikfwebb at msn.com> wrote:
>
> Anyone who owns a fire arm must be a hick or redneck.? Nice one!? So
> clear, we didn't even have to assume what you meant.? It must be a
> terrible burden to "share correspondence" with them.??
>
> I don't like when dealers gang up on each other, then again I do NOT read the threads when they do.?
>
> A possible solution Peter is that you can click delete the ones in your inbox related to that thread.
> OR if you read from the website, do not click on the links that follow
> the post that has a topic that might potentially ruffle your feathers.?
> This might be a mature solution. I do not want to force anything on you or take away your right to post what you want to post.
>
> Also:
> Next time you feel the need to announce something like this, try to model it something along the lines of this:
>
> Dear Listees
>
> I do not like the debate on guns. Bye.
>
> -Peter
>
> All I'm trying to point out is that your current style of writing makes you look like a sissy and a jerk.
> First you take a jab that gun owners are rednecks etc..
> Then mention that you are so scared that you must be comforted by a grown woman.
> I seriously doubt either of those are true.?
>
> What you said in text is not what you meant.? The underhand message is bluntly rude.
> I would not want anyone to post saying "I never thought I would see the day when I would be sharing correspondence with 'pussies'".
>
> I look forward to seeing your posts on the list, and I don't mean posts like this one.
>
> [Erik]
>
> > Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:19:52 +0000
> > From: P.Davidson at nms.ac.uk
> > To: Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> > Subject: [meteorite-list] Matters Arising
> >
> > Dear Listees
> >
> > I have been a member of this list now for less than a year. In that time I have seen some almighty stushies (Scots word meaning rumpus or row) and debates as well as a mountain of information and the forging of some great new friendships.
> >
> > However the recent postings on guns and arms has seriously depressed and angered me, and if anything has come close to forcing me off the list, it is this. I never thought I would see the day when I would be sharing correspondence with "hicks" and "rednecks" or NRA sycophants and apologists.
> >
> > Anne (Black) I salute you. Your simple, straightforward words are my only comfort. :-(
> >
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Received on Wed 03 Feb 2010 01:45:54 PM PST