Manu
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Guns in parks
Posted by Letters editor
A safety measure, like a fire extinguisher
The reason people who go into national parks want to carry firearms is because of the numerous criminals roaming the national parks looking for unarmed victims ["Guns in parks: What's the point?" Opinion, Northwest Voices, June 2].
I consider a firearm just like a fire extinguisher: I may never have to use it, but if I do, I surely will be glad I have it.
-- Reno Raines, Auburn
Calling 911 no use in the wilderness
Unlike a recent contributor, I frequently carry a loaded gun. Of what use is one that isn't loaded? I find his idea that only cowards carry guns patently ignorant.
I am not strong enough to carry a cop, so sometimes I carry a handgun. I have carry-conceal licenses from two states and I am very familiar with my handguns, having used them since the early '50s. I go to the shooting range frequently and maintain my shooting ability. I have no requirement or desire to kill any animal.
That fella sounds like a "just dial 911" sort. Try that in the wilderness. The sheriff will come and clean up the mess ... if he finds the body.
Are there illegal activities going on in national forests? Will the bad guys harm you if you stumble into their activities?
Only a Pollyanna sort would find the legal carrying of a handgun an act of anything but the desire to survive.
-- Marvin E. Woody Sr., Port Orchard
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Guns in parks
Posted by Letters editor
What's the point?
Once again we are visiting the issue of guns in parks [" 'Penalties' tacked on to credit-card bill," Opinion, May 22]. It is a moral as well as legal issue, but the overriding point remains: What degree and depth of cowardice does is required for an individual to feel the need to carry a loaded firearm into a national or county park?
Carrying a loaded handgun implies the requirement (desire?) to kill something. What? Who? Why?
-- Lee C. Jenen, Port Townsend
Copyright © 2009 The Seattle Times Company
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2009297146_guns_in_parks_2.html
Guns in parks
Posted by Letters editor
A safety measure, like a fire extinguisher
The reason people who go into national parks want to carry firearms is because of the numerous criminals roaming the national parks looking for unarmed victims ["Guns in parks: What's the point?" Opinion, Northwest Voices, June 2].
I consider a firearm just like a fire extinguisher: I may never have to use it, but if I do, I surely will be glad I have it.
-- Reno Raines, Auburn
Calling 911 no use in the wilderness
Unlike a recent contributor, I frequently carry a loaded gun. Of what use is one that isn't loaded? I find his idea that only cowards carry guns patently ignorant.
I am not strong enough to carry a cop, so sometimes I carry a handgun. I have carry-conceal licenses from two states and I am very familiar with my handguns, having used them since the early '50s. I go to the shooting range frequently and maintain my shooting ability. I have no requirement or desire to kill any animal.
That fella sounds like a "just dial 911" sort. Try that in the wilderness. The sheriff will come and clean up the mess ... if he finds the body.
Are there illegal activities going on in national forests? Will the bad guys harm you if you stumble into their activities?
Only a Pollyanna sort would find the legal carrying of a handgun an act of anything but the desire to survive.
-- Marvin E. Woody Sr., Port Orchard
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2009287858_guns_in_parks_1.html
Guns in parks
Posted by Letters editor
What's the point?
Once again we are visiting the issue of guns in parks [" 'Penalties' tacked on to credit-card bill," Opinion, May 22]. It is a moral as well as legal issue, but the overriding point remains: What degree and depth of cowardice does is required for an individual to feel the need to carry a loaded firearm into a national or county park?
Carrying a loaded handgun implies the requirement (desire?) to kill something. What? Who? Why?
-- Lee C. Jenen, Port Townsend
Copyright © 2009 The Seattle Times Company