[meteorite-list] Fw: "more interesting than a debate about firearms"

From: Linton Rohr <lintonius_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 23:45:24 -0800
Message-ID: <D2CF946F864E44FAA2B76C9D8B3E7EE2_at_LintoniusLaptop>

 "IMO, the 2010 gem show is considerably more interesting than a debate
about
 firearms."

 Absolutely, Geoff!
It's a damn shame to have this nonsense on the list during the big event of
the year.
Linton - off to the show...


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Notkin" <geoking at notkin.net>
> To: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Don't let them take away your
> guns...meteorites will be next!
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>
>> Jason posted:
>>
>>> My thoughts on the subject is that those were very stupid photographs.
>>
>>
>> Dear Listees:
>>
>> Regarding the joke photo taken the other day: The owner of the 9 mm,
>> and Libby, and myself all double checked that it was not loaded. We
>> are all trained in firearm safety and know what we're doing. At no
>> time was the pistol pointed at Blaine or myself. The photo was
>> cleverly staged by Greg to make it appear as though the gun was aimed
>> at us.
>>
>> Different people obviously have different views about firearm
>> ownership. Some dealers in AZ choose to keep firearms in their show
>> rooms to protect their valuable stock. That is perfectly legal in
>> Arizona.
>>
>> Those of us working the show typically put in 12 to 14 hours per day,
>> for about sixteen consecutive days. We try to blow off steam and have
>> some fun in the evenings. Having a laugh does not involve putting our
>> friends in any type of danger. I'm sorry that some List members were
>> offended by the image.
>>
>> IMO, the 2010 gem show is considerably more interesting than a debate
>> about firearms.
>>
>>
>> Respectfully,
>>
>> Geoff N.
>>
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