[meteorite-list] Matters Arising

From: Bob Loeffler <bobl_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:05:12 -0700
Message-ID: <20100204011017.6857F105DA_at_mailwash5.pair.com>

Ok everybody. That's enough with the gun talk, or how you "feel" about
them, or your "opinions" regarding guns, etc. Your opinions about guns DO
NOT belong on this list (even if there is a meteorite or Meteorite Men in
the photo), just like other political beliefs, religious beliefs, etc don't
belong on the list. If someone wants to know my opinion regarding guns,
send me a private e-mail (NOT ON THE LIST). I'm sure nobody will do that
because 99% of us on this list DO NOT CARE how others feel about guns.
Let's just talk about meteorites. Period.

Thanks!

Bob



-----Original Message-----
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fallingfusion at wi.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Matters Arising

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. :-(
> >
> > Peter Davidson
> > Curator of Minerals
> > ?
> > National Museums Collection Centre
> > National Museums Scotland
> > 242 West Granton Road
> > Edinburgh
> > EH5 1JA
> > Phone: +44?131 247 4283
> > p.davidson at nms.ac.uk
> > www.nms.ac.uk
> > ?
> > ?
> >
> > Meet Your Maker, the creative minds behind Scotland's crafts. National
Museum of Scotland, 29 January - 14 March. www.nms.ac.uk/maker
> >
> > National Museums Scotland, Scottish Charity, No. SC 011130
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