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I think most of what the Scooter123 is concerned about would be covered under
MCL750.226 Firearm or dangerous weapon; carrying with unlawful intent. Additionally, I believe that we who choose to open carry do so considering the possible ramifications of carrying and when we talk to others about the fact that we are OCing, we are polite and forthright in our response. It is when one assumes we are up to some illegal activity and physically restrain or otherwise "assault" us for carrying, that is when I have a problem.
When I talk to people about OCing, oftentimes they mention arguments such as Scooter123 has posted here. When I compare OCing to freedom of the press, and mention that I don't agree w/ everything people write/publish BUT strongly support their right to publish a paper or otherwise put their ideas down on paper, they begin to understand my view. So, yes, there MAY be those that carry openly where I personally would choose to CC. So be it. Yes, some people may not like to see a pistol at the park, church, etc. So be it. It is only when those who choose to excercise their right are attacked and vilified that we should be concerned.
Scooter123, and others, would do better to move away from acting and behaving from assumptions and start to dialogue in a respectful way.
