Spongebob
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As we begin to transfer control of society into the hands of my generation, generation Y, it is important to think about and understand the changes that this will bring about. Generation x is the T.V. generation. Generation Y is the inter-network generation. We have been raised in a culture of globalization which has increased our understanding of some things, but has "limited" us in a very real way. As we move forward, it seems that our tradition of guns is going extinct. It's not our fault that we don't need guns, or that our opportunities to learn about and enjoy them are limited.
Notice how I said our traditions are dying. Firearms are not dying and are not going to. Projectile weapons are a part of human history, and we can thank them for almost everything that is good in society. Obviously there is a yin to our yang. Guns have been used to rob, murder, threaten, and to secure and consolidate power. I am ashamed to admit that my generation does not understand the importance of our second amendment, or the bill of rights itself for that matter. Our ideas about guns are greatly influenced by things like James bond and Grand theft-auto.
"The second amendment ain't about hunting" Many of my peers and gen-Xers don't understand the concept of an evil government. The only criticizm seems to be people complaining about their taxes. Years ago, the most patriotic thing to do was to critizice the government. Nowadays before speaking out, you need to worry about extraordinary rendition and stuff like that. Although the responsibility to keep the government in check belongs to the people, we have already failed. Would you say that we have a well regulated militia? What is it then? The NRA? If this is a well regulated militia, can someone please tell me the protocol for mobilization of the NRA? The NRA has about 4 million people. The U.S. Military has slightly fewer, but just think about how many members of the military are in the NRA. When @#$% hits the fan, how many of them will give up their paycheck and benefits to fight for the NRA? This is completely aside of the fact that no "militia" on the planet could hope to defeat the U.S. military. How can people fight Hum-V mounted microwave weapons, or sound cannons. What about lasers. Keep in mind that these are just the declassified weapons that we know about.
My generation is too busy texting, going to school, working, and watching "American idol". Also people are living in cities, and because of hard times and many other reasons, fewer and fewer have places "up north" - as they are displaced by upper-class democrats from IL. Most people under 25 have never shot or even touched a firearm. What percent of senior citizens has fired a gun? Many of my peers have fired a gun, in boyscouts, or wherever, but don't understand that, just because they may not be an enthusiast, or a drooler, like myself, that gun rights are very important. Even if you don't own a gun, this is one of your top three rights without a doubt. If someone decides that they never want to own a gun, why should they care about their right to do so?
Now, I love the superbowl, but if people were as good of citizens as they were sports fans,we would live in a utopia. Everyone can quote Brett Favre's stats and records, but can we quote our politicians stats, do we know their voting record? How many of us actually vote on EVERY election. I know I don't. Why does the patriot act exist? Why are we here? Why have elections, law, and due process? It seems that our constitutional rights depend on if we get lucky and get a good police chief.
The younger people that do care, can be more easily intimidated by authorities, as they are used to following adult's orders. Remember people aren't adults now at 18, many remain in the home and rely on their parents for a longer time than has been the case for earlier generations. When receiving a perceived order, we have less experince refusing. If we have a lot of experience refusing orders, that means that we aren't/weren't respectable young adults. Also, the fact that police without doubt, treat you very differently if you just look youthful. If you are an adult wearing a suit, and begin asking about your rights, the reaction is far different than if you're 21 wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and begin asking about your rights. I have been flat out told I was wrong about my 14th amendment right, I have also had Muskego LEO (officer ziminski) tell me, "you watch too much C.S.I." when I refused an illegal vehicle search. Another 2 LEOs from 6th district (officers Larscheidt and Colon) tell me I watch too much T.V. and that I watch too many movies. It's as if there is a protocol dictating that an officer say this when a youth asks about rights. LOL.
I am thinking of starting an organization, which I will base around a website, and forum, that is focused on networking and proliferation of responsible, youthful, gun owners and advocates.
I was surprised to learn that I in fact have several peers on this forum. Gen-Y-ers, I'm calling on you, what do you think about something like this? I have been researching trying to find an outlet where I can work with juveniles to help them become responsible gun owners, but there isn't much out there. I would at very least like to network with as many of my peers as possible. After all, I know none of you guys (or gals) want to be the only person under 30 at the future OC events. I know I don't. lol.
As we begin to transfer control of society into the hands of my generation, generation Y, it is important to think about and understand the changes that this will bring about. Generation x is the T.V. generation. Generation Y is the inter-network generation. We have been raised in a culture of globalization which has increased our understanding of some things, but has "limited" us in a very real way. As we move forward, it seems that our tradition of guns is going extinct. It's not our fault that we don't need guns, or that our opportunities to learn about and enjoy them are limited.
Notice how I said our traditions are dying. Firearms are not dying and are not going to. Projectile weapons are a part of human history, and we can thank them for almost everything that is good in society. Obviously there is a yin to our yang. Guns have been used to rob, murder, threaten, and to secure and consolidate power. I am ashamed to admit that my generation does not understand the importance of our second amendment, or the bill of rights itself for that matter. Our ideas about guns are greatly influenced by things like James bond and Grand theft-auto.
"The second amendment ain't about hunting" Many of my peers and gen-Xers don't understand the concept of an evil government. The only criticizm seems to be people complaining about their taxes. Years ago, the most patriotic thing to do was to critizice the government. Nowadays before speaking out, you need to worry about extraordinary rendition and stuff like that. Although the responsibility to keep the government in check belongs to the people, we have already failed. Would you say that we have a well regulated militia? What is it then? The NRA? If this is a well regulated militia, can someone please tell me the protocol for mobilization of the NRA? The NRA has about 4 million people. The U.S. Military has slightly fewer, but just think about how many members of the military are in the NRA. When @#$% hits the fan, how many of them will give up their paycheck and benefits to fight for the NRA? This is completely aside of the fact that no "militia" on the planet could hope to defeat the U.S. military. How can people fight Hum-V mounted microwave weapons, or sound cannons. What about lasers. Keep in mind that these are just the declassified weapons that we know about.
My generation is too busy texting, going to school, working, and watching "American idol". Also people are living in cities, and because of hard times and many other reasons, fewer and fewer have places "up north" - as they are displaced by upper-class democrats from IL. Most people under 25 have never shot or even touched a firearm. What percent of senior citizens has fired a gun? Many of my peers have fired a gun, in boyscouts, or wherever, but don't understand that, just because they may not be an enthusiast, or a drooler, like myself, that gun rights are very important. Even if you don't own a gun, this is one of your top three rights without a doubt. If someone decides that they never want to own a gun, why should they care about their right to do so?
Now, I love the superbowl, but if people were as good of citizens as they were sports fans,we would live in a utopia. Everyone can quote Brett Favre's stats and records, but can we quote our politicians stats, do we know their voting record? How many of us actually vote on EVERY election. I know I don't. Why does the patriot act exist? Why are we here? Why have elections, law, and due process? It seems that our constitutional rights depend on if we get lucky and get a good police chief.
The younger people that do care, can be more easily intimidated by authorities, as they are used to following adult's orders. Remember people aren't adults now at 18, many remain in the home and rely on their parents for a longer time than has been the case for earlier generations. When receiving a perceived order, we have less experince refusing. If we have a lot of experience refusing orders, that means that we aren't/weren't respectable young adults. Also, the fact that police without doubt, treat you very differently if you just look youthful. If you are an adult wearing a suit, and begin asking about your rights, the reaction is far different than if you're 21 wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and begin asking about your rights. I have been flat out told I was wrong about my 14th amendment right, I have also had Muskego LEO (officer ziminski) tell me, "you watch too much C.S.I." when I refused an illegal vehicle search. Another 2 LEOs from 6th district (officers Larscheidt and Colon) tell me I watch too much T.V. and that I watch too many movies. It's as if there is a protocol dictating that an officer say this when a youth asks about rights. LOL.
I am thinking of starting an organization, which I will base around a website, and forum, that is focused on networking and proliferation of responsible, youthful, gun owners and advocates.
I was surprised to learn that I in fact have several peers on this forum. Gen-Y-ers, I'm calling on you, what do you think about something like this? I have been researching trying to find an outlet where I can work with juveniles to help them become responsible gun owners, but there isn't much out there. I would at very least like to network with as many of my peers as possible. After all, I know none of you guys (or gals) want to be the only person under 30 at the future OC events. I know I don't. lol.
