[video=youtube;AldptFMs2AM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AldptFMs2AM[/video]
I Am Not a "Sheepdog"
I think this man articulates well what Bikenut has been saying for a while (not that Bikenute has been inarticulate).
Interesting video Q. Thanks for posting it. Perhaps I should post what I've said many times about my not being a "sheepdog"..........
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I am not a sheep for I do not mill around with the flock with my attention on fitting in with the flock.
I am not a wolf for I do not prey on the sheep.
I am not a sheepdog for I do not have the responsibility to protect the sheep... nor do I have any desire to fight the wolf.
I am a stray dog... I am warily friendly to the sheep and I avoid the wolf as I fend for myself yet I will fiercely fight to protect those I love... from both wolf and sheep.
That said... I don't like using the word "sheep" because it is derogatory to people who need to be educated that they too can defend from the "wolf".
The word "wolf" is an accurate term for predatory criminals so I have no problem with that one.
And the word "sheepdog" sounds so nice... to be someone who protects the weak and innocent... but the truth is... it is the "sheepdogs" job and responsibility to protect the flock but it is not my job or responsibility to protect other citizens just because I carry a gun. I can choose to protect other citizens because of my individual morals and ethics... but I am not obligated to... it still isn't my job or responsibility... hence I am not a "sheepdog".
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Now.. for those who would come to the aid of an innocent please note where I said...
" I can choose to protect other citizens because of my individual morals and ethics... but I am not obligated to... it still isn't my job or responsibility..."
I never said I wouldn't respond... I said I can choose to respond or not because
it's not my job or responsibility to put myself in harm's way to protect someone else. There are situations where I will respond (been there)... and there are others where I won't respond but will be a good witness (been there too).
A general comment....
When it comes down to the nitty gritty... I don't carry a gun to protect YOU and your loved ones. I carry a gun to protect ME and my loved ones. If YOU want you and your loved ones to be protected.......... get your own gun.